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The Right Direction for Guelph
The desire for fiscal responsibility and a more accountable city leadership has brought forth a sweeping change at Guelph City Hall. Five of the seven “spend it to high heaven seven” clique were tossed from city hall including the former mayor Karen Farbridge. The will of the majority has spoken with a clear and resounding voice.

Here is Guelph’s new City Council.

Mayor - Kate Quarrie
Ward 1 - Rocco Furfaro, Laura Baily
Ward 2 - Dan Moziar, Ray Ferraro
Ward 3 - Dan Schnurr, Maggie Laidlaw
Ward 4 - Gloria Kovach, David Birtwistle
Ward 5 - Cathy Downer, Lise Burcher
Ward 6 - Peter Hamtak, Christine Billings

posted by Guelph Alert News at 09:13:10       comments

Advertisment Brought to You by the Farbridge Campaign Team
If anyone ever wondered if the two Guelph newspapers were in Farbridge’s pockets they need doubt no longer.

After the editorials from both the Guelph Tribune - Fri Nov 7/03 and the Guelph Mercury - Sat Nov 8/03, it is crystal clear that both Guelph newspapers have no hesitation in providing an unbalanced message in an eleventh hour, desperate grab at the withering support for Farbridge’s bid to continue to control our city and our lifestyles.

One of the councillor candidates recently informed GA News that the information has been so biased that the only text missing at the bottom was “a paid advertisement sponsored by Karen Farbridge’s campaign team”..... How true.

GA News has heard that because of the non neutral reporting, that some candidates are actually considering declining interviews or even providing quotes to the newspapers due to the biased filtration process that occurs between the facts, the spoken word and what appears in print.

Sadly, the two Guelph papers have abandoned their journalist integrity and obligations to provide the unbiased presentation of the W5 facts, in exchange for a position of last resort - pleading and begging the voting public to support the unsupportable - Karen Farbridge. They have seen the writing on the wall. They smell the change in the wind. And they are sweating the outcome.

How desperate the situation has become for Farbridge and her special interest cronies.

The wet dry plus plus plus +++++ has awoken the will of the majority and re directed former political apathy towards the enlivened attention of ALL issues downtown.

The overwhelming majority of Guelph is shouting in harmony - We Won’t, We Can’t Take It Anymore! - We WILL Elect Kate Quarrie for Mayor and We WILL Vote In Other Like Minded Councillors - Tomorrow on November 10/03!

By Your Vote, the tyranny of the minority special interest groups will be over soon!

posted by Guelph Alert News at 14:35:03       comments

Kate Quarrie Wins Guelph Mayoral Debate!
Kate Quarrie emerged as the clear winner of last night’s mayoral debate held at the 200+ attendee, standing room only, hall at the Ramada Hotel.

Holding present mayor Karen Farbridge to account for Farbridge’s previous track record of unbridled unaccountability, Kate Quarrie assured Guelph taxpayers that they will know how their money is being spent when Quarrie is elected as mayor.

Not just for WalMart but for fiscal accountability, full and honest disclosure - Kate Quarrie is the clear choice for Guelph Mayor on November 10/03.

For more information: www.katequarrieformayor.ca

Get Out and Vote. The Future of Your City Depends On It.

posted by Guelph Alert News at 09:27:19       comments

Former Communist Party of Canada Candidate Running in Ward 1
Alan Pickersgill failed to mention that he ran as the Communist Party of Canada Candidate in multiple Federal Elections, when all candidates were asked to disclose their present and previous political party affiliations in the Guelph Election 2003 Ward 1, televised debate.

Scott Tracey, in his Thursday October 23, 2003 column in the Guelph Mercury, informs voters of Alan Pickersgill’s Communist Party candidacies and states that Alan Pickersgill has run for election at every possible level but has never achieved office.

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Kate Quarrie’s Top 10 Priorities for a Prosperous Guelph.
Kate Quarrie - candidate for the position of Guelph mayor has put forward her platform.

Responsible Fiscal Management
Residential/Business Tax Ratio of 60/40
Double Current Industrial Lands
Infrastructure Renewal
Guaranteed Long Term Water Supply
Freeze New Capital Expenditures
A Cohesive Transportation Plan
Support For New Cultural And Recreational Facilities
Adequate Public Health And Emergency Services
A Restructured Ward System

Now that is a Top 10 that would benefit everyone!

For more information: www.katequarrieformayor.ca

posted by Guelph Alert News at 12:16:00       comments

A Liberal Majority Government For Ontario
The Liberals swept the province in yesterday’s Ontario Provincial Election.
Final results - Liberals 72 seats, PCs 24 seats and the NDP won 7 seats.
Liz Sandals (Lib) was elected in Guelph Wellington.

posted by Guelph Alert News at 06:50:18       comments

MEDIA RELEASE
"Quarrie will ask for audit of Nustadia agreement"

“Guelph, Ontario, September 30, 2003 ? Guelph mayoral candidate, Kate Quarrie, will call for a provincial audit of the Guelph Sports and Entertainment Centre agreement with Nustadia, if she is elected in November.”

Now that is not just about proper spending behaviours and the correct fiscal management of our city of Guelph ... that’s about a change to open, honest and accountable leadership in this city.

Way To Go - Kate Quarrie !!!
www.katequarrieformayor.ca

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Final Candidates - Guelph Election 2003
It’s past last call. The Sept. 26/03 deadline for filing nomination papers, for Guelph’s municipal election, has passed. Here is the slate of contenders.

For Mayor
Billy Craven - filed August 6, 2003
Karen Farbridge - filed June 5, 2003
Kurt Krausewitz - filed September 26, 2003
Kate Quarrie - filed September 3, 2003
John Ustation - filed September 3, 2003

For Ward 1
Laura Baily - filed September 2, 2003
Harry Gregory Barnes - filed September 15, 2003
Robert Bell - filed August 18, 2003
Rocco J. Furfaro - filed September 5, 2003
Alan Pickersgill - filed June 24, 2003
Joe Young - filed September 12, 2003

For Ward 2
Marion Baldwin - filed September 15, 2003
Nora Black - filed September 26, 2003
Sean Farrelly - filed May 6, 2003
Ray Ferraro - filed September 9, 2003
Joan Bruder Meshake - filed September 8, 2003
Dan Moziar - filed September 4, 2003
David Sherratt - filed September 26, 2003
Gary Walton - filed August 22, 2003

For Ward 3
Bill Barrett - filed September 2, 2003
Marc Bosboom - filed September 17, 2003
Kim Iezzi - filed September 18, 2003
Maggie Laidlaw - filed September 10, 2003
Dan Schnurr - filed September 24, 2003
Joe Sharpe - filed September 9, 2003
Bradley Shaw - filed September 23, 2003

For Ward 4
David Birtwistle ? filed March 25, 2003
Mark Briestensky - filed September 23, 2003
Don Irvine - filed July 31, 2003
Gloria Kovach - filed September 2, 2003
Steven Petric - filed September 25, 2003

For Ward 5
Lise Burcher - filed August 21, 2003
Ann Clayton - filed September 26, 2003
Cathy Downer - filed August 8, 2003
Bill McAdams - filed August 13, 2003
Jim Muir - filed July 9, 2003
Douglas B. O'Doherty - filed September 26, 2003

For Ward 6
Mirza Baig - filed August 25, 2003
Christine Billings - filed September 26, 2003
Malcolm Chumbley - filed September 12, 2003
Peter Hamtak - filed September 26, 2003
Angelo Mior - filed September 12, 2003
Marilyn Shapka ? filed June 19, 2003
Karl Wettstein ? filed June 18, 2003

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Marion Baldwin - for Ward 2
Marion Baldwin has filed for a seat on Guelph city council on Sept. 15/03.
She is well remembered as the chair person of the ill fated pesticide review committee. Marion Baldwin will no doubt be running on a platform of once again attempting to inflict her anti pesticide use visions upon an unwilling Guelph population. A vote for Marion Baldwin is a vote for city control over your lawn and a vote for the creation of the Pesticide Ban Police.
Left frustrated after the overwhelming rejection of her committee’s report, it seems that Marion Baldwin is salivating at any opportunity, no matter how remote, of grabbing a taxpayer funded job for herself.
After all, she has tasted first hand how lucrative it is to be “in the loop” at city hall!

posted by Guelph Alert News at 11:12:15       comments

Joe Sharpe - for Ward 3
On Tuesday September 09 2003 - 4:15 pm, at Guelph City Hall, Joe Sharpe filed his documents and declared his candidacy to run for Guelph City Council in Ward 3.
Offering a platform of fiscal responsibility and accountability, Joe is committed to working for YOU - the hard working Taxpayer.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

posted by Guelph Alert News at 16:31:20       comments

Kate Quarrie is the front runner for Guelph Mayor
The announcement on September 3 2003, that Kate Quarrie has set her sites on the job of Mayor of Guelph, brings with it an awesome background. Kate Quarrie is no stranger to long term community involvement and excellent leadership abilities.

The other Mayoral candidates have worthy platforms.
Billy Craven wants to cut back on the grotesque waste of taxpayer’s dollars which are spent on so called consultants and encourage the present city hall staff of highly paid ‘civil serpents’ to pitch in and do their jobs without the added expense of the endless line of pre picked, $400 an hour ‘consultants’.
John Ustation is asking the logical question of why does the present regime at city hall want to build a gazillion dollar monstrosity of a new City Hall? ... when we have other priorities like water and garbage. He would also have Guelph City Hall more accountable to the citizens.

All laudable concepts, but for Best Bet for the new Mayor of Guelph in November, Guelph Alert’s forecast is solidly on Kate Quarrie for Mayor.

posted by Guelph Alert News at 11:13:26       comments

City of Guelph Election 2003 - Candidates Update
Lise Burcher has filed August 21, 2003 to win a seat in Ward 5.
Gary Walton has filed August 22, 2003 to win a seat in Ward 2.
Mirza Baig has filed August 25, 2003 to win a seat in Ward 6.
Bill Barrett has filed September 2, 2003 to win a seat in Ward 3.
Gloria Kovach has filed September 2, 2003 to regain her seat in Ward 4.
Laura Baily has filed September 2, 2003 to win a seat in Ward 1.
Kate Quarrie has filed September 3, 2003 to run for Mayor.
John Ustation has filed September 3, 2003 to run for Mayor.
Dan Moziar has filed September 4, 2003 to regain his seat in Ward 2.
Rocco J. Furfaro has filed September 5, 2003 to regain his seat in Ward 1.

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Laura Baily - for Ward 1
Laura Baily has filed to win a seat in Ward 1.
Laura Baily’s responsible perspectives on the issues would be a very welcomed voice in the new Guelph city council. She ran in the last election November 2000 and was denied a seat by only 12 votes. This time it will be more than 12 plus on the winning side!
Laura Baily is member lb12 of the Guelph Alert Forums and can be contacted at:
836-0931 or e-mail: laura@laurabaily.com
LauraBaily.com

posted by Guelph Alert News at 18:22:39       comments

Dr. Mirza Baig - for Ward 6
Dr. Mirza Baig has filed to be elected in Ward 6 on August 25/03.
Mirza Baig?s substantial background of dedicated involvement in community issues, coupled with his outstanding academic achievements, his affiliation with the University of Guelph and abilities to bring various groups together for harmonious results, combines to produce an excellent choice for councillor in Ward 6.
Dr. Mirza Baig believes in addressing the issues according to the wishes of Guelph citizens and taxpayers and states that there is no place for arrogance in his dictionary.
The present Ward 6 incumbents Marilyn Shapka and Karl Wettstein clearly have their own different dictionaries.
www.MirzaBaig.ca

posted by Guelph Alert News at 14:16:55       comments

Desparately Needed New Blood for Guelph City Council
As at Aug 18/03
Billy Craven - Mayor
Robert Bell and Alan Pickersgill - Ward 1
David Bryden ? Ward 2
No one has filed yet in Ward 3
Don Irvine - Ward 4
Jim Muir - Ward 5
Just the same old, same old, so far in Ward 6

posted by Guelph Alert News at 17:53:31       comments

More Bills to Pay? - What a Downer!
Cathy Downer and Bill McAdams want to hang on and continue getting those taxpayers dollars. Confirming their desire to keep their jobs, they have filed to run for re election as councillors in Ward 5. Challenging the incumbents so far, in that ward, is Jim Muir. The deadline for filing to run in the upcoming election is Sept. 26/03.

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Gloria Kovach Proposes 1 More Year For Eastview
Councillor Gloria Kovach has proposed that Guelph’s Eastview dump remain open for one more year. She objects to the Guelph dump taking in Toronto’s garbage while Guelph’s own garbage is shipped out to St. Thomas.

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Some Good Garbage News
From August 5/03 until Sept 26/03, Guelph residents can put out their unwanted bulky items for collection by the city. Items like furniture, appliances and other bulky castaways can be put out with the trash on the regular garbage pickup day. Residents who want to dispose of bulky items must call the city at 837-5678 to let them know that there is a bulky item in need of a pickup. Now there is a Wet Dry “PLUS” that is a very good thing.

posted by Guelph Alert News at 08:51:43       comments

Cat Litter Maggots, Slimey Carrots & Mayor Karen Farbridge
What do cat litter maggots, slimey carrots, old bottles, doggie day, noxtious weeds, a no-pee zone and Mayor Karen Farbridge all have in common ... other than the Wet Dry Plus fiasco, the pesticide ban and smart Guelph?
CLICK HERE to find out.

posted by Guelph Alert News at 19:14:19       comments

Another Riot in Guelph - It’s a Downer
Once again, Guelph’s downtown core was taken over by violent rioters. In the early morning hours of Saturday July 19/03, 500 rioters took to the streets. Groups of over 40 men at a time, fought for more than an hour while the police were once again helpless to stop the chaos. Due to the frequency of these situations, council member Cathy Downer has proposed the installation of cameras for downtown Guelph, to try to curb the ever growing violence. That may be an idea worthy of consideration.
Mayor Karen Farbridge spoke to the Downtown Board of Management and stated “Our downtown has a vibrant, healthy night life”!

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