As this election comes to a close, we do the nearly impossible and finish the list of candidates running in Ward 5. That’s been the busiest race in this municipal election with 10 candidates in total, and they represent a wide variety of vocations, perspectives and experiences, and here, with these last ones, we meet, perhaps, two of the most unique. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #553 – Catching Them All in Ward 5 (feat. Danny Lui and Dylan White)”
If you’re listening to this on Saturday it’s the first day of advanced voting in this municipal election. Congratulations, you made it! But the work isn’t done yet, we’ve still got a lot of interviews lined up for the next few weeks and on today’s edition, we go back to Ward 5. In the aftermath of Homecoming, what at the expectations for these candidates now? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #551 – We Got Ward 5 On It (feat. Michael Agueci and Xandine Arnott)”
“I’d rather lose a vote telling you what something costs than win it by pretending it’s free. I’ll stick to what council actually controls. I won’t promise a zero tax increase, and instead of saying “efficiencies” I’ve shown you exactly where I’d start looking. […] Ward 5 is where I grew up. Every school I went to is in this ward, and so was my first job. I’m out knocking on doors most evenings. If you want to argue about any of this, leave the porch light on.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Jon Christennsen for Ward 5 City Councillor”
One thing’s for sure this coming election day, there will be at least one new city councillor in Ward 1 and at least one new councillor in Ward 5. Both wards have solid and well-liked incumbents, but what about those open seats? Why have one Daniel in Ward 1 when you can have two? And perhaps what Ward 5 needs is someone minding the details, like sidewalks? Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #547 – The Other Daniel and The Sidewalk Guy (feat. Daniel Kaufmann and Jon Christensen)”
“I hope residents will look at my 35-year record and ask whether I have demonstrated the judgment, care and governance experience they want in their councillor. I won’t promise that I’ll know everything or always agree with everyone. What I can promise is that I’ll show up, listen, ask questions, do my homework and make decisions based on what I believe is best for Ward 5 and Guelph.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Danny Lui for Ward 5 City Councillor “
September is half over, and the campaign is heating up. The Guelph Politicast is coming back to you with two more candidates and once again we’re mixing up the wards, two from each of the two busiest races in this year’s election. This week, we’re going to talk about being a busy bee with one candidate and then we’re going to talk about business with another. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #544 – Bees and Business (feat. Mike Barber and James Doran)”
Where’s the hottest political action in Guelph this election? It’s in Ward 5! There are 10 people who are vying for those two council seats in this campaign, especially for that vacancy left by the one incumbent running now for mayor. The other incumbent? She’s one of the guests on this edition of the podcast, but before that we will hear from one of her challengers. Continue reading “GUELPH POLITICAST #543 – Back to the 5ive (feat. Wesley Harris and Cathy Downer)”
“I am running because I believe experience matters, particularly at a time when Guelph is facing significant challenges and difficult decisions. I know how City Hall works. I know the community. And I know the importance of listening, working collaboratively and staying connected to the people I represent. Serious times call for serious, experienced leadership.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Cathy Downer for Ward 5 City Councillor”
“I come from blue-collar roots. I know what it is like to look at rising rent, groceries, taxes and bills and wonder how much more room there really is. I think City Hall needs more of that perspective when decisions are being made. Not just asking whether something is a good idea, but whether the average person can actually afford it and whether it is going to make their life better.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: Wesley Harris for Ward 5 City Councillor”
“I am not a typical politician. I am a doer. Throughout my career, I have brought people together around difficult challenges, found resources, built partnerships and turned good ideas into real projects and results. […] I am not running because I want to be a politician. I am running because I believe Guelph has enormous potential, and I want to help bring people together to make good things happen on your behalf.” Continue reading “QUESTIONNAIRE: James Doran for Ward 5 City Councillor”
