Council agrees to craft Guelph’s first city-wide parking strategy
9Over and over again it's been proven what really helps downtowns: make them comfortable for people, not cars. The real solution: limit traffic to weekday deliveries, remove all streetside parking, expand public space, add green space, plant trees, and make it easy to get there by bus or bike. Like every other city that's actually made their downtown grow again. You'll never fix downtown by letting cars drive through it.
30- Matt Saunders
City's winter maintenance program to go under review
29Remove the concrete curbs between car lanes and bike lanes.
8- Tango Golf
Mayor’s raise axed, no decision on pay bump for councillors
28Four years ago today; a Guelph City Councillor was making $41,412.00 annually.Today; we have some on Council STILL voting for a another increase to jack their salaries to $70,218.00 annually.That is a 69.56% increase in salary in four years! That does not include all the new benefits such as conferences, "additional training", etc..Three weeks ago; I spoke at City Council urging them to reconsider the exorbitant pay raise for themselves. I urged them to tighten their belts and set an example of leadership and understanding.In four years time; we have watched City Council vote for themselves a 25% pay raise, then another 33% pay raise.What is most disappointing is the excuses why they think they deserve it. I am sorry; but trying to suggest you should be paid more to attend community events is unacceptable.Residents of Guelph are struggling to get by paycheck to paycheck. Food banks are being overwhelmed. Hundreds are losing their jobs.We need a reset.
2- Alec Purves
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.
15- TQ
City's winter maintenance program to go under review
27Spending 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
Council agrees to craft Guelph’s first city-wide parking strategy
24@Matt Saunders - we already have such spaces; they're called "parks". How do you think people will travel to downtown? You're living in a fantasy if you think people with disposable income (i.e., those who can support downtown businesses) are going to take public transit downtown and add 2 hours of travel time to their day.
3- JohnFC
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
17- 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.
12- 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
Council agrees to craft Guelph’s first city-wide parking strategy
19A few weeks ago I shared my concern; and several downtown businesses, about the implementation of paid on-street parking.With construction happening over the next couple of years downtown; it seems City Council is insisting on making it more difficult for downtown businesses to get ahead.I don't understand the logic of driving away more business. The construction is going to make life difficult and unappealing already.Council voted unanimously to look at this new user fee (new tax revenue).I had suggested waiting until after all the downtown construction was completed before revisiting this.I hope City Hall will visit all the businesses in the downtown core to get their opinion. Afterall, it is their investments and livelihoods that are at stake.
3- Alec Purves
Tree impacts the top concern for plans to widen Victoria Road
8More roads more traffic higher taxes. No thank you.
14- Mitch Conner
City's winter maintenance program to go under review
14Don’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
Prep work for proposed new U of G residence includes removing 300 trees
16Build it, and build more close to the campus. This is great for students, and it leaves houses for families.
4- kmorant
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
15While 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
13Remove bike lane curb
4- D Far
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?
