We have come to the end of this election, at least so far as these council candidate interviews go. The final vote is on Monday, but if you’re still undecided, at least in two of the six wards, maybe these two interviews will help you make a final decision. In the Politicast’s last election entry, we talk to one person running in Ward 4 and another in Ward 2. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #554 – Last, But Not Least (feat. Ali Malik and Barbara Mann)”
In one of the last big events before Election Day, the five Ward 4 candidates had a debate about matters of importance in the west end. Over 100 people packed the gym at Taylor Evans Public School to hear about the candidates’ take on the issues and about their solutions to the challenges facing their ward and the rest of Guelph. If you’d like to hear what they have to say, check out the recap below and the full video of the event… Continue reading “RECAP: Ward 4 Candidates Pitch Their Ideas and Priorities for the West End”
“I am not asking residents to agree with me on every issue. In fact, if I serve four years on Council and someone agrees with every vote I cast, I would probably be surprised. What I am asking people to expect is that I will listen, do my homework, ask questions and make the decision I genuinely believe is best based on the information in front of me.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Brendan Clark for Ward 4 City Councillor”
This is a change election. Can we all agree on that? With the mayor’s office changing over, and five vacant council seats waiting for new people to fill them, the pressure of this campaign might be most keenly felt by the people already around the horseshoe. Today, we have the last two incumbents we haven’t interviewed yet, so are they the change you’re seeking? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #549 – Incumbentocracy! (feat. Michele Richardson and Linda Busuttil)”
If you’ve been following this project for the last month or so, you might have noticed a big whole in the coverage: Where is Ward 4? The west end has one of the races with the smallest number of candidates, especially compared to Wards 2 and 5. In 2022, one Ward 4 candidate ran on the slogan “Ignored no more” so in that spirit, we finally head to The Quatro! Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #548 – Finally, the Quatro! (feat. Jesse Guite and Derek McCaughan)”
“My biggest hope is simply that everyone in our community gets out to vote. Our democracy only works when your voice is heard, so please make the best decision for you, your family, and the future of our city. If you choose to place your trust in me this fall, I promise to give you everything I have. Every vote I cast, every question I ask, and every decision I make will come from a place of deep integrity.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Jesse Guite for Ward 4 City Councillor”
“I’m new to elected office, but I’m not new to serving Guelph. Guelph has given me and my family a great deal over the years, and Ward 4 has been our home for almost three decades. I know this community, I care about its future, and I believe I still have something meaningful to contribute. Representing the residents of Ward 4 would give me the opportunity to continue serving this city. I would be honoured to do it.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Derek McCaughan for Ward 4 City Councillor”
“I have conversations with residents of Ward 4 on a daily basis, and not just during an election campaign. […] Always listening, working to identify and address local issues, making connections and helping residents access services and supports. While the years of elected public service are important, the governance and fiscal responsibilities, it is the every-day conversations and connection to the community that sets my candidacy apart.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Linda Busuttil for Ward 4 City Councillor”
Half of city council is new in terms this being their first term in office, but that doesn’t mean that some of those people were politically inexperienced entering this office. For decades, the farm league for politicians has been the local school board, which is about as direct as democracy can get. Looking back at this term, and the rapid pace of change that councillors have had to deal with, have the councillors with that school board experience had a leg up? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #529 – The Trustee to Council Pipeline (feat. Linda Busuttil & Katherine Hauser)”
Election Day is Monday October 24, and while seven per cent of us have already cast our ballot, 93 per cent of us have not. Perhaps you need some help deciding. Wouldn’t it be great if you could scan all the available candidate debates in one convenient place? Welcome! Below, you will be able to find the videos and audio recordings of various candidate debates featuring the mayoral candidates, and people running in all the wards. Continue reading “Watch and Listen to All The Available Local Candidate Debates!”
