Author: Councillor Goller

I have received a couple of phone calls regarding the City’s fall leaf pick-up schedule. A concern was raised that some streets are being cleared, when many trees are still holding on to their foliage. The following Q and A was provided by staff: What is the cost of the fall leaf pick-up program?

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The priorities identified in the Mayoral Inaugural Address were well-debated before and during the election and represent the interests and concerns of Guelph residents. We have built on the priorities captured in the Inaugural Address through a collaborative strategic planning process that engaged members of Council, City staff and residents. To view address and update […]

We’re famous. Attached is the letter of congratulations to City Council from David Suzuki’s office and they wanted to interview me about our story as well. It’s apparently going to be up in both audio and visual format (!) on their website this week so I’ll keep you posted. Thanks for your help in making […]

This past May, I wrote to all of you (and a letter to the editor of the Guelph Mercury) about my concerns regarding the mercury contained in compact fluorescent bulbs. One of my chief concerns was in respect to safe disposal. This past week, I read that the City has made specific arrangements for disposal […]

The City of Guelph now recycles fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lamps (CFL), and has expanded its household hazardous waste drop-off program to accommodate the new recycling initiative. Residents can now dispose of their fluorescent tubes and CFL bulbs at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot, located at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre.

I find myself extremely disappointed with the recent developments in the transit system. The change from 30 to 40-minute intervals earlier this month created a huge problem for my daily transportation to and from school. With the newly implemented 40-minute intervals, there is only one bus in the morning between 8 and 9 AM that […]

In response to a number of questions relating to the City of Guelph’s policy on buses idling in the square downtown, Transit staff have provided this clarification: The anti-idling policy at Transit Services states that “Guelph Transit drivers are required to shut off their buses while waiting at a transfer point, while on a layover […]