We’ve all often heard the expression, “It’s cheaper to build new than it is to reconstruct.” That’s not true. I’ve always found that it’s much cheaper to use an existing structure. Now, doing so is more complicated, and you actually have to be a better builder to do that kind of work, but if you […]
Author: IanFindley
Ian Findlay Campaign 2006 Expense Report
Name of office for which candidate sought election: Councillor Ward name or number: 2 My spending limit: $14,104.90 Surplus or deficit from previous election: 0 Total contributions received: $6,269.00 My total campaign expenses that were subject to the spending limit: $6,174.55 My total campaign expenses that were not subject to the spending limit: $408.92 Total […]
Gummer Fire: Saving the facades
Following the Gummer Building fire of Friday April 6, 2007 the City of Guelph issued this press release. Also posted are the Guelph Building Department’s Press release and video clip of fire. Public safety, heritage preservation and continuity plans for businesses among immediate priorities in wake of downtown fire Following Friday’s fire that spread through […]
Carter Drive Extension: Not now
A constituent wrote in to ask whether Carter Drive in Ward 2 (see map) will be extended: Hi! I am about to really give you a test as our new councillor (and I am really glad that you won, congratulations!). We live on Carter Drive, which is a dead end street. I have heard from another […]
What to do with plastic bags? Part 1 Reduce and Reuse
Here is a letter questioning whether Guelph should ban plastic bags with a response by Councillor Vicki Beard I expect you’ve already addressed this but why doesn’t Guelph ban plastic bags? I was impressed when I moved here at how many people are conscious of their plastic bag use, but we can always do more. […]
Woodlawn Extension to Highway 24?
Letter to Ward 2 Councillors with staff response. FYI Can you tell me if there is any chance that the city will consider the extension of Woodlawn Rd to Hwy.24 now that all the new houses are being built on the east end of Woodlawn? I understand it has been on the planning board for a […]
Wellington Water Watchers vs. Nestle: Round 1
The Wellington Water Watchers needs your help to “Keep our Water in the Watershed”. Nestle has just posted a renewal application for a water taking permit at their Aberfoyle plant. Unlike many of the other sources that draw on the groundwater locally, Nestle bottles up Guelph water and ships the bulk of it outside of the watershed. Guelph […]
Weekly Clear Bag Pick-up
Should the City of Guelph pick up the clear bag on a weekly basis? A constituent asks this question: First let me congratulate both of you on becoming councillors. With the election of new councillors, I am hoping that our garbage collection system can be looked at. I am happy with sorting my garbage into […]
Supporting the use of Pesticides
Letter to Mayor and Council: I was very disappointed, but not overly surprised, to read in the Apr 3rd. issue of the Guelph Tribune, that Guelph city-council plan on having an out right ban on pesticide usage for residential lawns. I wonder if this decision was a political one or a scientific one. My guess […]
Idling Buses in the Square
Many people ask City Councillors and transit staff why does the City of Guelph allow buses to idle in St. George’s Square. It creates unnecessary noise and pollution and contributes to the carbon loading of our atmosphere. Here is staff’s response to this question: Engine manufacturers had traditionally recommended that diesel engines be allowed to idle for […]