Ward 6 Candidates
Todd J. Dennis
As a member of Council for the past four years, I have been privileged to
work with the Town and Gown Committee. I recognize that students are
not a problem, but a source or energy and enthusiasm that helps to make
this a wonderful place to live. Volunteering and advocacy are just two
ways that students make a difference.
I have and will continue to support students having a voice in City
decisions that not only affect their well being, but ours. Our well being
initiative, community energy initiative, waste diversion and green
initiatives all speak to the concerns youth have about their future. We are
not ignoring our city, country and planet long term well being by being short sighted.
One of the most important issue affecting students is effective transit. I pledge to continue to push forward
outstanding customer service and more effective transit to meet student requirements. I think if today's
youth look at our record over the past four years, they'll be very enthusiastic about their future.
Mark MacKinnon
As an alumnus of the University of Guelph, I know how important it is to have
someone on city council from Ward 6 strongly representing and advocating for
issues that are important to students. I know that you want an improved transit
system that meets the needs of your hectic schedule. I know that you want bylaws
that respect student life and don’t come attached with extra fees that would
inevitably be passed down from landlord to tenant. I know you expect and deserve
regular proactive engagement from your councillor on various social media
platforms. And I know you want council to vigorously and compassionately work
towards ending the effects of poverty in our city.
I present myself to you, running to be your Ward 6 councillor, because good governance matters to me ... and I
know it matters to you too. If you have any questions about the issues of this election, please don’t hesitate to
reach out via email (mark@ward6guelph.ca), Twitter (@ward6mark), or phone (519-829-5137). Whether
you vote on-line starting October 7th or vote at the ballot box on October 27th, I hope I can count on your
support. Thank you.
Ward 6 Candidates
Keith Poore
I envision Guelph with a transit system that is more dynamic, adaptable, and able to pick up
everyone on the route, and is able to get you to your destination on time. Having 2 central
stations in this expanding city will prove to be a burden in the coming years. I also want to
ensure that green spaces stay green spaces. These are great passive public spaces where
everyone in the community can spend time. I also want to see a proportional voting system
implemented in Guelph. You should vote for me because I am in the stage of my life where I
understand students' needs much better than any other candidate in Ward 6. When issues
arise in the community I want to collaborate with other council members and work on a
solution that works for everyone. I think the most important issue for students will play out
next year. The city will determine whether to license rental housing and the cost will be
downloaded to students. My solution is not one that has been discussed at all at city council;
to pro-actively educate renters on their rights instead of paying for new by-law enforcers.
Glen Tolhurst
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Karl Wettstein
My name is Karl Wettstein ,City Councillor, Ward 6 - I have been your Council
Representative on our Town & Gown committee since 2006. We can all be proud of
the work that Kathryn Hofer and your various CSA reps, along with Doug Godfrey
and our various city departments, have played over the years. The University of
Guelph is a major asset to our city. Your volunteerism as a student body, the
University’s economic contribution, and the high quality of genuine mutual respect is
much appreciated.
Areas where we hope we can make a contribution to bettering your stay in Guelph
include safe and affordable housing, an effective transit system, and welcoming
communities. It goes without saying what an outstanding university like the
University of Guelph means to a progressive growing city like Guelph.
Your Town & Gown committee has been challenged with managing some isolated pockets of unacceptable
activities. Over the past two years we have made some great strides in solving some difficult issues. I
personally want thank Kathryn & the CSA, our neighbourhood groups, our local landlords and our various
staff departments – by-law, police, fire, compliance for their efforts and contributions. This has been an
outstanding example of teamwork.