Housing and affordability 'compel' Guelph mayor to use 'strong mayor' powers
Cam Guthrie announced during the state of the city address that he will use the new powers immediately.
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Cam Guthrie announced during the state of the city address that he will use the new powers immediately.
In a state of the city address Thursday morning, Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie announced he has changed his mind about strong mayor powers and he'll now use them to address the need for housing and the city's budget.
Following a late night fire at a downtown encampment, the City of Guelph will be working on a bylaw to address their growing numbers.
Councillors in Guelph have voted in favour of asking staff to develop a bylaw about encampments on lands owned and operated by the city.
Close to $64,000 is coming from the City of Guelph's Tax Rate Operating Continency Reserve. The funding will allow the mission to operate 4 hours a day until the end of March.