Despite conventional wisdom about there being no news in August, over 100 people went to Margaret Greene Park last week to confront City councillors, staff, and Metrolinx reps about a plan to build a traction power substation in a portion of the park. The events in the west end capture in a microcosm of big concerns about public engagement, and development running roughshod over neighbourhood concerns. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #233 – Parks or Wreck”
The last town hall of the budget season unfolded Tuesday night at the West End Rec Centre as Ward 4 Councillors Christine Billings and Mike Salisbury answered constituent questions about the 2020 budget, and then talked to some west side concerns. You can read the live tweets below, or, if you don’t care for reading, you can watch the original live stream. Continue reading “RECAP: Ward 4 Town Hall Rounds Out Direct Feedback on Budget ’20”
Mike Foley aims to be a new voice on the Upper Grand District School Board as one of two representatives for Wards 2, 3, and 4. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Mike Foley for Ward 2/3/4 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee”
Tina Danese is aiming for an upset in the race for Ward 2, 3, and 4 Trustee for the Upper Grand District School Board running against one other challenger and the two incumbents. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Tina Danese for Ward 2/3/4 Upper Grand District School Board Trustee”
Indu Arora was one of the first people to file her candidacy on May 1, so she’s fairly eager to represent Ward 4 in the next council. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Indu Arora for Ward 4 Councillor”
After a four-year hiatus, Christine Billings returned to council as one of two new representatives for Ward 4, and now she’s asking for four more. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Christine Billings for Ward 4 Councillor”
Mike Salisbury is in a tight race in Ward 4, so he’s hoping that his experience will make the difference in this year’s election. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Mike Salisbury for Ward 4 Councillor”
Matt Sanders is a new player on the political scene in Guelph, and he’s playing in the very competitive field of Ward 4. Continue reading “CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE – Matt Saunders for Ward 4 Councillor”
Like many candidates, Greg Schirk’s pride and dedication to the Royal City comes from spending most of his life as a Guelphite. He grew up in Guelph and then studied carpentry and broadcasting at Conestoga College. Career-wise, Schirk is a licensed glazier metal mechanic and has a successful career selling energy efficient window and door products to home owners and property managers. Continue reading “Greg Schirk (Ward 4) – Candidate Questionnaire”
Scott Tracey spent years in the council chambers watching the action from the press box, but now he aims to be the reported rather than doing the reporting. Continue reading “Scott Tracey (Ward 4) – Candidate Questionnaire”
