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Certified Council Vacancy Candidates

Last name	First name
Adam	Rebecca
Bowman	Michelle
Cavan	Jeremy
Cawsey	Gregory
Cherry	Dakota
Coole	Robert
Cote	Jayden (withdrawn)
Coulis	Shane
Dandie	Morgan
Ferlaino	Jessica
Freese	Randy
Genidy	Hesham
Gordon	James
Hauser	Katherine
Hay	Donald
Hendrikx	Justin
Kaufmann	Daniel
Keegan	Michael
Li	Vivian
Maldonado	Annika
Mann	Barbara
Mares	Renata
Masi	Gerardo
McQuillen	Laura
O’Connor	Ryan
Ramos Jr.	Evaristo
Sowden	James

Key dates

• May 27, 2025: Council determines filling the Ward 6 councillor vacancy either through an appointment or a by-election.
• May 28, 2025: City officially announces appointment process to fill vacancy
• June 9: Nominations for Ward 6 open
• July 7: Nominations for Ward 6 close
• July 10: Candidate’s names and personal statements published in the meeting agenda for the Council meeting to follow on July 23
• July 23: Council meeting to hear from nominees and vote on the successful candidate

Council Vacancy Appointment Information Session

Interested in seeking Council’s appointment in Ward 6? Curious about what’s involved in being a member of City Council? If you were unable to attend our information session on June 18, you can view the recording of that meeting here to learn more about what to expect through the appointment process and also what to expect if you’re selected by Council for the role.

Apply to Council Vacancy – Ward 6

Requirements are:

1. A person who is a resident of the City of Guelph, or an owner or tenant of land in the City or a spouse of such an owner or tenant;
2. A person who is a Canadian Citizen;
3. A person who is at least 18 years old; and
4. A person who is not prohibited from voting under any other Act or from holding municipal office.

They must provide:

1. Council Appointment Consent of Nominee Form
2. Council Vacancy Declaration of Qualifications Form
3. Proof of identity and residence

They may choose to provide:

• A personal statement of qualifications, to a maximum of five 8.5 x 11 pages in length, for consideration of Council. This statement must comply with section 4.12.4 of the Procedure Bylaw.

Application process:

• Individuals must book an appointment with the Clerk’s office to submit documentation in person to sign and confirm their identity. Appointments can be booked by calling 519-837-5603 or emailing [email protected].
• Nominations will be certified upon receipt of the total completed package. Nominations will open June 9 and close July 7 at 4 p.m. A candidate who chooses to withdraw must do so in person and in writing, prior to 10 a.m. on July 18.
• The candidate’s names and personal statements will be published in the meeting agenda, which will be published on July 10. Candidate names will be posted to this webpage, upon certification of their Council Vacancy Appointment Nomination Form, by the City Clerk.
• The meeting to appoint will take place on July 23. Each candidate will be given up to 5 minutes to address Council. Each councillor will then be able to ask up to two questions of the candidates. Council will then vote on the candidates; the candidate who receives greater than 50% of the vote of members present will be the successful candidate.

Municipal Election Compliance Audit

An eligible voter who believes that a candidate or registered third party advertiser has contravened the election campaign finances rules may apply for a compliance audit of their campaign finances.

Clerk’s Report on Contributions for 2022 Election

Resources

• Municipal Elections Act
• Ontario municipal councillor’s guide
• 2022 Municipal Election Accessibility Plan
• 2022 Notice of Default Report
• City Council Vacancy Policy

Need more information?

[email protected]
519-837-5603