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Guelph’s 2026 Draft Budget
I know that Guelph residents and businesses simply cannot afford a large property tax increase. Originally, the 2026 budget forecast earmarked a 4.51 percent tax rate increase for the City Services portion. Earlier this year, I directed staff to craft budget options that presented a 2.5, 3.5, and the original 4.51 percent increase. Since that time, I…
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Mayor Cam Guthrie Welcomes Councillor Klassen’s Appointment to Chair of IDE Committee
Guelph, Ont., June 25, 2025 – City Council has unanimously appointed Councillor Carly Klassen to the Chair of its Infrastructure, Development, and Environment Services (IDE) Committee, filling the vacancy created when former Councillor Dominique O’Rourke resigned her position in May 2025 upon her election as Guelph’s Member of Parliament. “I am thrilled that Council has…
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City hosts Ontario Auto Mayor’s event to discuss impacts of tariffs on automotive industry
Guelph, Ont., May 9, 2025 – Today the City of Guelph hosted the Ontario Auto Mayor’s Event for government and industry leaders to discuss the impacts of U.S. tariffs on the automotive industry. Premier Doug Ford, Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Dominique O’Rourke, MP for Guelph, Mike Schreiner, MPP for Guelph, Joseph…
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Statement about the City’s tariff response
Guelph, Ont., March 7, 2025 The recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration threaten our local economy and the hardworking businesses that are the backbone of our great city. Guelph has always prided itself on a diverse and resilient economy, deeply interconnected with global markets, particularly with our neighbours to the south. The imposition of…
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State of the City 2025
Yesterday, I hosted my State of the City address, which focused on Guelph being a City of Resilience. Watch the attached video, which is hosted on my YouTube channel. I occasionally deviated from my prepared remarks during the presentation, but you can read my written address below. Acknowledgements Before I begin with the State of…