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Category Archives: Mayor and Council
Strategic Advisory Group sets course for a welcoming and safe downtown
September 29, 202223rd annual Mayor’s event for mental health to focus on creative paths to wellness
September 22, 2022… Continue reading 23rd annual Mayor’s event for mental health to focus on creative paths to wellness
Statement from Mayor Cam Guthrie and CAO Scott Stewart on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
September 8, 2022Mayor’s Task Force celebrates progress and calls for Provincial support
June 21, 2022New dates for rescheduled June 13 Council Planning meeting
June 17, 2022We’re rescheduling the agenda items from the Monday, June 13 Council Planning meeting, which was cancelled due to technical difficulties, for discussion at four (4) separate Council meetings. Continue reading New dates for rescheduled June 13 Council Planning meeting
Mayor Cam Guthrie joins the Board of the Global Covenant of Mayors
April 27, 2022Guelph’s Park Plan heading to Council on April 4
March 24, 2022The Park Plan report is ready for community and Council review ahead of April Council meetings that will see Guelph’s parks become future ready. Continue reading Guelph’s Park Plan heading to Council on April 4
City Council returning to in-person meetings in March
March 1, 2022Guelph’s state of emergency to end March 1
February 22, 2022Guelph’s mayor discusses housing crisis at Provincial summit
January 19, 2022Guelph’s state of emergency to remain in place
December 14, 2021Ontario Land Tribunal dismisses ward boundary appeal
December 7, 2021City recommends short-term trailer parking exemptions for driveways
October 22, 2021A City of Guelph report heading to Council in November recommends a trailer parking exemption program that would allow short-term parking of recreational trailers in residential driveways. Continue reading City recommends short-term trailer parking exemptions for driveways
Report recommends Council approve funding for two affordable housing projects
October 14, 2021A report recommending the approval of two affordable housing projects totalling $1,267,646 is heading to Council for approval on October 25. Continue reading Report recommends Council approve funding for two affordable housing projects
City releases key sections from closed Council report about 797 Victoria Road North
October 8, 2021… Continue reading City releases key sections from closed Council report about 797 Victoria Road North
City releases KPMG report: review finds City performing well, identifies opportunities for service optimization
July 8, 2021Today the City of Guelph released a report by KPMG Canada that details the results of a service rationalization review directed by City Council during the 2021 budget process. Continue reading City releases KPMG report: review finds City performing well, identifies opportunities for service optimization
Guelph keeps its six-ward, 12 councillor model
June 23, 2021City Council has cast the final vote on Guelph’s future Council composition and ward boundaries. Guelph will remain a six-ward city represented by 12 councillors. Continue reading Guelph keeps its six-ward, 12 councillor model
Consultants recommend eight full-time councillors, one per ward
June 10, 2021Watson and Associates Economists Ltd. recommends eight Guelph wards, with one full-time councillor dedicated to each. Continue reading Consultants recommend eight full-time councillors, one per ward
COVID-19 updates to Guelph City Council
June 7, 2021Council approves moving forward with the City’s Operations Campus
May 31, 2021Council has approved the location and site preparations for the Operations Campus—the recommended alternative in the City’s business case presented to Council earlier this month. Continue reading Council approves moving forward with the City’s Operations Campus
City releases 13 ward boundary options for review
February 23, 2021The City has released 13 ward boundary options for the community to review online at haveyoursay.guelph.ca until March 14 Continue reading City releases 13 ward boundary options for review
Report recommends vote by mail for 2022 municipal election
February 4, 2021A report to Council recommends mail-in ballots in addition to in-person ballots for the 2022 municipal election. Continue reading Report recommends vote by mail for 2022 municipal election
Guelph joins Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities
January 25, 2021City launches review of how ballots are cast in municipal elections
November 9, 2020The City invites community input on how residents cast their ballot in the 2022 municipal election. Continue reading City launches review of how ballots are cast in municipal elections
More community engagement planned for council composition
November 6, 2020Council passed one recommendation and directed staff to engage the community further on Council composition. Continue reading More community engagement planned for council composition
Council composition report recommends eight full-time councillors, one per ward
October 22, 2020City Council composition recommendations are now available online ahead of the Special City Council meeting on November 5 at 6 p.m. Continue reading Council composition report recommends eight full-time councillors, one per ward
Shaping Guelph: Council endorsed vision and principles
June 16, 2020On June 15, 2020, Council endorsed the vision and principles, based on community engagement and stakeholder input, for growing Guelph to 2041. Continue reading Shaping Guelph: Council endorsed vision and principles