City's winter maintenance program to go under review
30Remove the concrete curbs between car lanes and bike lanes.
8- Tango Golf
Tree impacts the top concern for plans to widen Victoria Road
15Interesting. Another example of the serious harm caused to the environment by bike lanes.
16- TQ
City's winter maintenance program to go under review
28Spending more money on a value for money audit and waiting months for the results is nothing more than kicking the can down the road. What steps have been taken or will be taken TODAY to identify the cause of the problems? You don’t need an auditor to tell you there was a shortage of salt, staffing or equipment issues. That’s why we have Managers. Ask them and hold people accountable.
1- T Rich
Tree impacts the top concern for plans to widen Victoria Road
10I don't see the problem, trees can grow back, asphalt doesn't it just sits there. I'm guessing this comment will receive at least five thumbs down LOL
18- nic k
City looking at new operational model for money-losing Sleeman Centre
14Reading this foolish City's budget appears purposely vague - first thing. Then to have these untrained, under educated, irresponsible, consequence immune, fiscally inept, barely elected (not even 30,000 votes cast in most recent municipal elections) officials now tell us "we can fix Sleeman Centre's losses" (of nearly $4,000 per day!) can only be taken as a joke. What a place that we can let this happen. Mayor got just above 20,000 votes in 2022 and no councilor over 3,500 votes. And, on the heels of seeking raises.
13- B Be
City's winter maintenance program to go under review
21How can an audit not be done in time for next winter. You can tell they think they need more staff and or equipment. I understand these are hard to manage as it is not consistent you are reacting to events that sometimes you only have days notice but other cities seem to be able to do it Need to think outside the box and come up with solutions Businesses do this all the time without hiring more people or buying equipment Taxpayers are not an endless ATM machine
3- Sjeff
City looking at new operational model for money-losing Sleeman Centre
18Cutting youth sports programs does not seem like a great value-for-money proposition. I'm frankly sick of the people who insist on saving money by hurting children.
6- Matt Saunders
Tree impacts the top concern for plans to widen Victoria Road
9More roads more traffic higher taxes. No thank you.
14- Mitch Conner
City's winter maintenance program to go under review
15Don’t budget bike lane plowing - can’t get winter tires for bikes so they should NOT be on the road in winter
7- D Far
City had nearly $14M in unpaid property taxes last year
17Not to worry about the shortfall of city PROPERTY TAXES , as CITY HALL will RAISE NEXT YEARS TAXES to make up the difference. Senior staff , Council and Mayor desperately need this money to receive there over the top yearly salary increases etc.
4- M.R.W
City's winter maintenance program to go under review
13DING DING DING - WINNER
7- 1SPOOK
OPINION: Council sucked the value out of the remuneration debate
11If this was not an election year; this 'song and dance' would have already been settled.A City Councillor should not get a raise any higher than the citizens paying for their salary.That is actual equity and inclusiveness.
9- Alec Purves
City looking at new operational model for money-losing Sleeman Centre
16So price out the people that already support you. Great model.
3- usr_686616
City looking at new operational model for money-losing Sleeman Centre
16While operating the Sleeman center with no deficit may be nice, remember that other city recreation venues are also running at a loss, technically. Take for example our parks. We are not charged entrance fees to use a park, yet the city maintains it at a cost. The point is that many recreational venues cost money but they benefit all who use them. Is the Sleeman center or the River Run center any different from parks in that the cost to operate them must come from the city budget?
3- Bartley
City's winter maintenance program to go under review
14Remove bike lane curb
4- D Far
City had nearly $14M in unpaid property taxes last year
15Penalties and interest revenue increased by $400K.. More money the city spent without having in hand…some properties in arrears over 2 years.. how many years in arrears.. what action being taken.. In past 5 years, how many properties has the city forced sale on due to tax arrears..
3- Ben There
Tree impacts the top concern for plans to widen Victoria Road
12Any time I have travelled along that area mentioned; I have never noticed any traffic congestion build-up created re lack of # of lanes. Congestion build up thro-out this City is due to the lack of "Round-Abouts" to keep traffic flowing. Larger close-by cities like K/W & Cambridge have tons of roundabouts to ease congestion concerns due to lights every few blocks. Even much smaller Villages & Hamlets (e.g. Elora & Aberfoyle) move flow of traffic onward with use of them without need to add more extra lanes. Why is Guelph into this lane widening instead? It's time this City started thinking "round-abouts" to ease congestion & get rid of all these traffic lights with extra time motionless while sit thru left turn lane lights added into the mix.
5- Is that a Fact?
City seeks volunteers for annual community cleanup
12All those volunteers out doing the city's job for them and still a 7% tax hike. Anyway, thank you citizens for stepping up where the sunshine list club fails.
5- usr_666780
City looking at new operational model for money-losing Sleeman Centre
13So you would rather council not try to fix the Sleeman Centre's losses, and continue to lose money?
3- Faustus Legrand
City looking at new operational model for money-losing Sleeman Centre
7I would rather have their positions pay more, to attract better people, insist on a minimum vote tally for election and consequence non performance. Nothing crazy.
9- B Be
