Mayor Cam Guthrie signed three mayoral orders directing City staff to establish the 2025 confirmation budget at a property tax impact of under four (4) per cent; identify opportunities for underutilized City-owned assets, including City-owned surface parking lots, which can be transformed into housing; and present information about what it takes to establish a temporary structured encampment site for those experiencing homelessness. Continue reading Mayor directs staff to reduce 2025 property tax levy and help with housing and homelessness
Category Archives: Mayor and Council
Mayor directs staff to reduce 2025 property tax levy and help with housing and homelessness
February 28, 2024Guelph City Council hears delegations and determines next steps for proposed Public Space Use bylaw
February 15, 2024Notice of passing municipal-wide development charges bylaw
February 2, 2024Public Space Use bylaw: special Council meeting February 14
February 1, 2024City’s Chief Administrative Officer announces plan to retire
January 25, 2024Guelph City Council directs development of Public Space Use bylaw to address safety concerns
January 17, 2024At the Council planning meeting held on January 16, City Council unanimously passed a motion directing City staff to draft a Public Space Use bylaw to address safety concerns regarding encampments and related activities on lands owned or operated by the City. Continue reading Guelph City Council directs development of Public Space Use bylaw to address safety concerns
City of Guelph to receive federal funding to help build more homes, faster
January 12, 2024Council adopts Guelph’s 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget
November 29, 2023City of Guelph releases first four-year budget
November 3, 2023Today, the City of Guelph released the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget. The budget was built based on direction from the Council-approved Future Guelph strategic plan. Continue reading City of Guelph releases first four-year budget
Mayor Guthrie sets the record straight about housing starts in Guelph
October 25, 2023Guelph is one of the fastest growing communities in Ontario. We are ready to help home builders and businesses thrive here. Continue reading Mayor Guthrie sets the record straight about housing starts in Guelph
City of Guelph refreshes territorial acknowledgement
September 27, 2023City of Guelph’s 2024-2027 strategic plan approved
July 25, 2023City of Guelph prepares for the expansion of strong mayor powers taking effect July 1
June 30, 2023Strategic Advisory Group gathering data to understand Downtown Guelph housing and social support needs and gaps
April 4, 2023The Strategic Advisory Group on Downtown is gathering data to better understand the housing, mental health and social support needs of Guelphites as well as programs and services currently in place. This data will help determine funding gaps and develop research-based solutions for Guelph and Wellington County. Continue reading Strategic Advisory Group gathering data to understand Downtown Guelph housing and social support needs and gaps