Category Archives: Mayor and Council

Nominations are open for the 2024 Mayor’s Awards

November 7, 2024

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Mayor announces support of enhanced safety and enforcement measures in downtown Guelph

October 28, 2024

Today, Mayor Cam Guthrie expressed his strong support in favour of the enhanced patrols, activities, and safety measures announced by the Guelph Police Service in their recent media release. Continue reading Mayor announces support of enhanced safety and enforcement measures in downtown Guelph


Mayor Guthrie invites public to attend town hall meetings to discuss 2025 budget

October 28, 2024

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Mayor Guthrie shares draft 2025 budget update

October 17, 2024

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City announces implementation of online Lobbyist Registry, bylaw in effect October 1

September 30, 2024

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City Council approves Public Space Use bylaw

August 29, 2024

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City of Guelph appoints new Chief Administrative Officer

August 27, 2024

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City of Guelph advocates on municipal funding, community health, and housing stability among other priorities at the 2024 AMO conference

August 21, 2024

Continue reading City of Guelph advocates on municipal funding, community health, and housing stability among other priorities at the 2024 AMO conference


Statement from Mayor Guthrie about University of Guelph 2024 Fall semester housing options

June 13, 2024

I have made it clear to the University leadership that I am disappointed, and I expect them to actively participate in finding solutions. Continue reading Statement from Mayor Guthrie about University of Guelph 2024 Fall semester housing options


Guelph opens micro-grant program for youth-led climate action

May 8, 2024

The City of Guelph launched its Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) micro-grant program. Micro-grants range from $1,500 to $6,500 and are available for youth ages 15 to 24 to design and implement climate change solutions. Apply online by 4 p.m. on June 21, 2024. Continue reading Guelph opens micro-grant program for youth-led climate action


City of Guelph seeks property donations for a temporary structured encampment

March 27, 2024

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Mayor directs staff to reduce 2025 property tax levy and help with housing and homelessness

February 28, 2024

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


Guelph City Council hears delegations and determines next steps for proposed Public Space Use bylaw

February 15, 2024

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Notice of passing municipal-wide development charges bylaw

February 2, 2024

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Public Space Use bylaw: special Council meeting February 14

February 1, 2024

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City’s Chief Administrative Officer announces plan to retire

January 25, 2024

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Guelph City Council directs development of Public Space Use bylaw to address safety concerns

January 17, 2024

At 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, 2024

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Council adopts Guelph’s 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget

November 29, 2023

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City of Guelph releases first four-year budget

November 3, 2023

Today, 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, 2023

Guelph 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


Council approves City’s recommendations in preparation for changes stemming from Bill 109 and Bill 23

November 22, 2022

Continue reading Council approves City’s recommendations in preparation for changes stemming from Bill 109 and Bill 23