Council composition and
ward boundary review
Council composition and ward boundary review
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Join us April 13 for the ward boundary review town hall
We’re reviewing how well our current Council structure and wards work for you, as we strive to become future ready. Here’s everything you need to explore fair and complete representation for our city as it grows.
This review will affect how you’re represented in local government. Engagement will be done remotely during COVID-19, using online tools at haveyoursay.guelph.ca.
We’re reviewing Council composition and ward boundaries in three phases:
- Council composition and employment status
- Ward boundaries
- Compensation and support
About the Council composition and ward boundary review
Share your questions and comments and participate in online surveys.
Learn about Council Composition
How Council structure can change to serve our community.
Changing ward boundaries offers effective representation.
For more information
Dylan McMahon, Manager and Deputy City Clerk
Legislative Services, City Clerk’s Office
City of Guelph
519-822-1260 extension 2811
[email protected]
Timeline
Council composition
January 27-February 12, 2020
- Interviews with Mayor and Council
August 17, 2020
- Engagement for City Council composition begins at haveyoursay.guelph.ca
August 25, 2020
- Online town hall on City Council composition from 6-7 p.m. Join the virtual town hall Webex meeting. Password is CityCouncil2020.
September 4, 2020
- Engagement for City Council composition ends
October 22, 2020
November 5, 2020
- City Council meets to discuss the proposed recommendations to City Council composition
Ward boundaries
January 4, 2021
- Engagement options for part one of the ward boundary review where the community prioritizes their needs for Guelph’s wards.
January 13, 2021
- Tune in to the virtual town hall from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
January 22, 2021
- Engagement for part one closes
February 23, 2021
- Engagement opens for part two of the ward boundary review including preliminary ward boundary options.
February 24, 2021
- Tune in to the virtual town hall from 1:30-3 p.m.
March 10, 2021
- Tune in to the virtual town hall from 7-8:30 p.m.
March 14, 2021
- Engagement for part two closes.
April 6, 2021
- Engagement opens for part three of the ward boundary review including the final ward boundary options.
April 7, 2021
- Virtual town hall from 7-8:30 p.m. Join the town hall. Password is CityCouncil2020.
April 13, 2021
- Virtual town hall from 7-8:30 p.m. Join the town hall. Password is CityCouncil2020.
April 20, 2021
- Engagement for part three closes.
June 10, 2021
- Report with recommendations for Guelph’s ward boundaries is live on guelph.ca/council
June 21, 2021
- City Council meets to discuss the proposed recommendations to Guelph’s ward boundaries (presentation and delegation night).
June 23, 2021
- City Council meets to discuss the proposed recommendations to Guelph’s ward boundaries (final decision night).
December 31, 2021
- Legislated deadline for passing of the ward boundary bylaw in order to be in effect for the 2022 municipal election
October 2022
- Municipal election that incorporates the City Council composition and ward boundary changes