Council composition and ward boundary review

We’re reviewing Guelph’s Council composition and ward boundaries to understand if our Council and wards are effective, equitable and an accurate reflection of who lives here. This review will have a lasting impact on how you’re represented at the municipal level, now and into the future.

In this next phase of engagement, we need your help to review the 13 preliminary ward boundary options and the suggested council composition for each. Engagement is open from February 23-March 14.

You’re encouraged to participate virtually on this project page in several ways:

Learn:

• Learn about the different ward options we have developed based on your feedback. Each option is viable, but they also have different strengths and council compositions.
• Read the Phase 2 Preliminary Options consultant’s report that details the recommendations and features of each ward boundary option.
• Explore the maps and click on different layers to compare the options presented.
• Think about the different features that are important to you and focus in on the wards that most closely represent your vision.

Share your thoughts

• Complete a short survey to let us know about your preferences and ideas for improvement.
• Map your thoughts by visiting any of the 13 ward boundary maps to place a 'pin' and tell us what you like about a map or feature, or what improvements you would suggest.

Ask your questions

• Ask any questions in the 'Q&A tab'. We are listening and will answer your questions.

Other ways to participate:

Attend a virtual town hall

We’re hosting two virtual town halls:

• Wednesday, February 24 from 1:30-3 p.m. (Watch the video here)
• Wednesday, March 10 from 7-8:30 p.m.

  • The panel discussions will be streamed live at guelph.ca/live, on the City's Facebook page or you can visit the project page at Guelph.ca/council for WebEx or phone in details. We will record the townhalls for future viewing.

Give us a call during open office hours

• Tuesday, February 23, 6-7 p.m. (Dylan McMahon 519-822-1260 x2811)
• Thursday, February 25, 11 a.m.-noon (Lindsay Cline 519-822-1260 x2440)
• Monday, March 1, 10-11 a.m. (Dylan McMahon 519-822-1260 x2811)
• Wednesday, March 3, 6-7 p.m. (Lindsay Cline 519-822-1260 x2440)
• Tuesday, March 9, 3-4 p.m. (Dylan McMahon 519-822-1260 x2811)
• Thursday, March 11, 6-7 p.m. (Lindsay Cline 519-822-1260 x2440)

Online engagement for this phase of the project is taking place in three rounds. The first round back in January was about prioritizing the principles which underpin our ward boundaries. This is the second round which will narrow our focus into just a few options to present later this spring in more detail.

Your feedback will be used alongside research of comparator municipalities and expert advice from the consulting team.