Aggressive partisan politics has put Guelph in the national spotlight following the robocall scandal. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/robo-calls-warrant-huge-investigation-former-harper-aide-says/article2372338/page2/ Partisan politics also appears to be at the root of a number of vexatious requests of City administration, prompting this response by staff. Recently, the City struggled to address several requests for information from an anonymous individual claiming to be affiliated […]
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No Rogers Coverage on Feb. 6
Please be advised that Rogers will not be covering our Feb. 6 Council meeting due to their coverage of the Ontario Men’s Curling Championship. Staff
Council meeting videos now archived
Guelph City Council meetings have been broadcast online and on cable for a number of years. Now, archived video of 2012 meetings will be available on the City’s website available at: http://www.guelph.ca/cityhall.cfm?itemid=79429&smocid=1447 Four meetings from 2011 have been uploaded for your viewing pleasure. ian
City of Guelph hires executive director and city clerk
Two senior municipal professionals will be joining the City of Guelph soon: Colleen Bell becomes executive director of community and social services, starting December 15, and Blair Labelle has been hired to fill the position of city clerk, effective January 3. “Colleen brings extensive experience in community engagement, stakeholder relationships, customer service and social services,” […]
Move to roadside trash containers may be reviewed
The following article appeared in the November 14 edition of the Guelph Mercury: The city may have to take another look at its decision to switch to roadside garbage containers next fall. An appeal decision by the province’s Environmental Review Tribunal regarding a related composting situation in Ottawa appears to have opened the door for Guelph to […]
New voices at city hall
The following editorial appeared in the November 1 edition of the Guelph Tribune: It seems Guelph is near the forefront among Ontario cities when it comes to use of social media, including blogs and Facebook postings. And at Guelph city hall, Mayor Karen Farbridge and Coun. Ian Findlay are leading the way – each with an […]
New rules don’t faze blogging councillor
The following article appeared in the November 1 edition of the Guelph Tribune: Coun. Ian Findlay says he doesn’t plan to change the way he runs his widely read Ward 2 Blog, despite a new city hall policy that seems partly aimed at him. The new “social media principles and guidelines” for Guelph’s elected officials, which were approved […]
Guelph's new CFO offers his resignation; plans to return to Kitchener
Dan Chapman, recently hired by the City of Guelph to fill the role of Chief Financial Officer, has resigned for personal reasons. The City learned of Mr. Chapman’s resignation Friday afternoon when he shared his decision with Chief Administrative Officer, Ann Pappert. Mr. Chapman plans to return to the City of Kitchener where, until recently, […]
Councillors get fresh advice on using social media
The following article appeared in the October 11 edition of the Guelph Mercury: City councillors received some wise advice Tuesday about venturing into the world of social media. “Use your best judgment,” Tara Sprigg, the city’s manager of corporate communications, told the governance committee. The committee received a staff report containing principles and guidelines for councillors […]
Accomplishments Report (Year 1 of Business Plan)
Please find attached a copy of the 2010 year end accomplishments report of the Guelph Police Service. This report provides an overview of initiatives undertaken throughout 2010 by all of the various department of the Guelph Police Service and how successful they were are reaching their objectives. This is a re-cap of first year activity […]