Three sitting Guelph councillors running in the 2026 municipal election supported councillor pay raises approved in both 2022 and 2026. Over the broader period shown in the accompanying graphic, the City’s published annual property tax levy increases compounded to approximately 48% from a 2018 baseline through 2026. Phil Allt, Cathy Downer and Leanne Caron voted …
In a recent campaign video, Leanne Caron presents herself as a “change maker,” telling voters that Guelph is ready for a different direction. But there is an interesting question raised by that argument, particularly when we consider something Caron herself once said about how City Hall works. Following the 2014 municipal election, when Cam Guthrie …
Leanne Caron has served on Guelph council since 2006 and Ken Yee Chew since 2022, yet both mayoral candidates are now calling for action on Homecoming disruptions and costs that have repeatedly surfaced during their council terms. Their promises raise a question for voters: what did they do about the problem while already in office? …
With Guelph’s municipal election approaching, we want to know which candidate local voters currently support. Who will receive your vote for mayor? Select one candidate in the poll below. Popular: Guelph Municipal Elections 2026 Guelph Council Passes Nearly 12% Pay Raise Amid Rising Tax Pressure How a Quiet Comparator Change Set the Stage for a …
Eight members of Guelph council backed a rehabilitation plan estimated at $2.9 million with a 30-year design life instead of a prefabricated steel replacement estimated at $1.2 million with a 75-year design life, accepting an estimated $1.7-million higher upfront cost primarily to preserve the designated heritage bridge. The rehabilitation motion passed 8-5 at the June …
STATEMENT ON GUELPH’S 2027 BUDGET FORECAST GUELPH, ON – Councillor Ken Yee Chew commits to targeting a 50% reduction in the City-services portion of the budget forecast as Mayor. The City’s latest information report forecasts a 7.48% property tax increase in 2027, and staff have cautioned that the number could rise before the budget is …
Guelph faces approximately $12,850 per resident in infrastructure-renewal needs between 2026 and 2035 – a citywide requirement of roughly $1.94 billion – despite years of substantial increases to the city’s tax levy. The figures come from the City of Guelph’s newly released asset-management dashboard, which documents the condition of municipal infrastructure and forecasts how much …
It’s something many residents have felt for years, but new data puts clear numbers behind it. Recent data confirms that the cost of living in Guelph is notably higher than both national and provincial benchmarks, adding context to ongoing discussions around affordability and municipal decision-making. According to the ERI Economic Research Institute, the cost of …
At a time when more residents are struggling to keep up with rising costs, Guelph council voted to approve higher pay for the next term. Nearly 3,000 properties in Guelph are in tax arrears, with close to $14 million unpaid – yet council has approved an 11.88 per cent pay increase for councillors next term. …
With the October election approaching, Guelph’s political landscape is already shifting. A number of current councillors have confirmed they won’t be seeking re-election, setting the stage for new faces and potential changes at city hall. Guelph’s upcoming municipal election is expected to bring notable change at city hall, with multiple councillors confirming they will not …
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