Cathy Downer

Councillor · Ward 5 · seen 2020-01-13 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

385substantive motions movedof 397 meetings the minutes record them at

35procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above

302substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement

14meetings recorded absentof 397 they were on the record for

1361–86recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Guelph’s own minutes.

In their own words, via the Town

Ward 5 Councillor 1994 to 2006 and 2014 to 2018, re-elected in 2018, re-elected in 2022.

As published by Guelph.

How they voted, where it was recorded (1447) — most recent 40 shown

City Council September 15, 2026

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, to consider: September 2026 Public Appointments – Downtown Guelph Business Association Board…

For · 10–0 · Carried

City Council September 15, 2026

That Attachment 13, Recommended Official Plan Amendment No. 115, to report 2026-467, be approved. That consideration of the remaining components of the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan…

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council September 15, 2026

City Council Minutes: September 15, 2026 - 3 1. That Denise Mansur be appointed to the DGBA Board of Directors for a term ending in November 2026, or until such time as a successor is appointed.

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council September 15, 2026

1. That the minutes of the open Council meetings held July 14, 21, and 22, 2026, and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held July 7, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council September 15, 2026

3. That City Council direct staff and the developer to continue working collaboratively to address outstanding matters and conditions, including land use compatibility, related to the proposed development application.

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council September 15, 2026

1. That the report titled ‘Winter Maintenance Value-for-Money Audit’ dated September 15, 2026 be received. 2. That staff be directed to prioritize the implementation of the recommendations in the Value for Money Audit…

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council September 15, 2026

1. That by-laws (2026) - 21291, (2026) - 21292, (2026) - 21300, (2026) - 21305, (2026) - 21307, and (2026) - 21308, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act.

For · 12–0 · Carried

Committee of Management for the Elliott September 15, 2026

1. That the open meeting minutes of the Committee of Management for the Elliott held on June 2, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 4–0 · Carried

Committee of Management for the Elliott September 15, 2026

1. That the 2026-Q2 quarterly report on the operations of The Elliott Long-Term Care Residence (the ELTCR), be received; Voting in Favour: (5): Councillor Downer, Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caton…

For · 5–0 · Carried

Committee of Management for the Elliott September 15, 2026

2. That the temporary inter-fund borrowing from City long-term care capital funds to advance capital requirements of the retirement home, within the funding envelope previously approved by City Council and with a plan…

For · 5–0 · Carried

Special Council Meeting August 12, 2026

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, to consider: Development Charge Reduction Program Negotiation Parameters - 2026-426 As per section…

For · 10–0 · Carried

Special Council Meeting August 12, 2026

1. That by-law (2026) - 21288 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (9): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor…

For · 9–0 · Carried

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee July 22, 2026

1. That the minutes of the open CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee Meeting held January 20, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 4–0 · Carried

Special Council Meeting July 22, 2026

1. That the report titled ‘Future Guelph Progress Report, 2026 - 308’ dated July 22, 2026, be received. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron…

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council July 21, 2026

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, to consider: Grant Agreement - 2026-399 As per section 239(2)(h) of the Municipal Act, regarding…

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council July 21, 2026

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council as Shareholder of GMHI July 21, 2026

1. That the minutes of the open City Council as Shareholder of GMHI meeting held June 23, 2026, be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 12–0 · Carried

City Council July 21, 2026

1. That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held June 9, 10, and 23, and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held June 2, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council July 21, 2026

For · 12–1 · Carried

Council Planning July 14, 2026

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to The Municipal Act, to consider: 1242-1270 Gordon Street and 9 Valley Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Update - 2026-373 As…

For · 10–0 · Carried

Council Planning July 14, 2026

1. That Report 2026-321 from Planning and Building Services, dated July 14, 2026, regarding the draft Ward Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines be received.

For · 12–0 · Carried

Council Planning July 14, 2026

1. That Guelph City Council receives the Guelph Growth Management Monitoring Report 2025. Voting in Favour: (12): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor…

For · 12–0 · Carried

Council Planning July 14, 2026

1. That the Urban Design Master Plan (UDMP) for 64 Duke Street “Mid-town Village” Concept Plan in Attachment 1, be supported.

For · 12–0 · Carried

Council Planning July 14, 2026

1. That by-laws (2026) - 21255, (2026) - 21261, by-laws (2026) - 21270 through (2026) - 21272, (2026) - 21275, (2026) - 21276 and (2026) - 21280, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act.

For · 12–0 · Carried

Committee of the Whole July 7, 2026

1. That the report titled “Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Risk Register Update”, dated July 7, 2026, be received. Voting in Favour: (10): Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton…

For · 10–0 · Carried

Committee of the Whole July 7, 2026

1. That the 2026–2029 Guelph Community Safety and Well-being Plan, as included as Attachment-1 to report 2026-277, dated July 7, 2026, be adopted.

For · 10–0 · Carried

City Council as Shareholder of GJR June 23, 2026

That City Council in its capacity as the Shareholder of the Guelph Junction Railway Limited receive the Guelph Junction Railway Limited 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for information. Voting

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council June 23, 2026

That the McQuillan’s Bridge Environmental Assessment be approved, and that staff be directed to issue a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Completion to rehabilitate and strengthen the bridge. Voting

For · 8–5 · Carried

City Council June 23, 2026

1. That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held May 12 and 26, 2026, and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole held May 5, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council June 23, 2026

1. That the City of Guelph 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements and External Audit Findings Report, dated June 23, 2026, be approved.

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council June 23, 2026

1. That Council requests that the DGBA works with City staff to determine operationally feasible transit and/or parking mitigation opportunities to support customers of downtown businesses during construction activities…

For · 12–1 · Carried

City Council June 23, 2026

1. That by-laws (2026) - 21216, (2026) - 21249, (2026) - 21253, (2026) - 21265, (2026) - 21266, (2026) - 21269, (2026) - 21273, and (2026) - 21274, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act.

For · 13–0 · Carried

City Council as Shareholder of GMHI June 23, 2026

1. That the minutes of the open City Council as Shareholder of GMHI meeting held April 7, 2026, be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 9–0 · Carried

City Council as Shareholder of GJR June 23, 2026

1. That the minutes of the open City Council as Shareholder of GJR meeting held June 24, 2025, be confirmed as recorded and without being read.

For · 11–0 · Carried

City Council as Shareholder of GJR June 23, 2026

1. That Guelph Junction Railway staff explore shared funding opportunities for future trail railway crossings in the City of Guelph as part of future budget processes.

For · 13–0 · Carried

Special Council Meeting June 10, 2026

1. That by-law (2026) - 21268 be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (10): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron…

For · 10–0 · Carried

Council Planning June 9, 2026

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to the Municipal Act, to consider: Statutory Public Meeting and Decision Report - Southeast Parcel of Niska Lands - City…

For · 12–0 · Carried

Council Planning June 9, 2026

1. That Section 3B vii in Attachment-3 of the Decision Report, 70 Fountain Street East, Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, 2026-310 be amended to include the following: Notwithstanding any other…

For · 11–0 · Carried

Council Planning June 9, 2026

1. That by-laws (2026) - 21242, (2026) - 21243, (2026) - 21246, (2026) - 21247, (2026) - 21262 through (2026) - 21264, and (2026) - 21267, be approved, as amended, subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act.

For · 12–0 · Carried

Committee of the Whole June 2, 2026

That the Council of the City of Guelph now hold a meeting that is closed to the public, pursuant to The Municipal Act, to consider: Hanlon Creek Business Park - Disposition Update - 2026-274 As per section 239(2)(c)…

For · 13–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (14)

Council PlanningFebruary 10, 2026

City Council as Shareholder of GMHIJuly 9, 2025

Committee of the WholeJuly 8, 2025

Council Orientation and Education WorkshopFebruary 19, 2025

Special Council MeetingJanuary 14, 2025

Committee of the WholeJanuary 14, 2025

Committee of the WholeJuly 5, 2023

Special Council MeetingJuly 5, 2023

Special Council MeetingFebruary 22, 2023

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committeeDecember 13, 2022

City CouncilDecember 13, 2022

City Council as Shareholder of GMHIApril 6, 2021

Committee of the WholeJanuary 13, 2020

City Council as Shareholder of GMHIJanuary 13, 2020

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 385)

That the Government of Ontario be requested to review the role and mandate of the Ontario Land Tribunal to ensure greater respect for municipal planning decisions that are supported by evidence, public consultation, and approved planning policies. That the Province consider amendments to the Planning Act and Ontario Land Tribunal Act to provide stronger deference to municipal decisions that align

City Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried

1. That the Government of Ontario be requested to review the role and mandate of the Ontario Land Tribunal to ensure greater respect for municipal planning decisions that are supported by evidence, public consultation, and approved planning policies. 2. That the Province consider amendments to the Planning Act and Ontario Land Tribunal Act to provide stronger deference to municipal decisions that

City Council, September 15, 2026 · Carried

That the minutes of the open CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee Meeting held January 20, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee, July 22, 2026 · Carried

1. That the minutes of the open CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee Meeting held January 20, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (4): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, and Councillor Klassen

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee, July 22, 2026 · Carried

That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held June 9, 10, and 23, and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held June 2, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting

City Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried

That, prior to issuance of a building permit, staff be directed to offer, and if accepted, enter into a

City Council, July 21, 2026 · Deferred

That staff be directed on a pilot basis, with a budget of $260,000 for a seven month period from August 2026 to February 2027, funded from the tax operating contingency reserve (180), to create a dedicated response team that will work closely with community agencies on the growing volume of encampments in the City of Guelph. That staff report back ahead of the 2027 budget with an evaluation of the

City Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried

1. That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held June 9, 10, and 23, and the minutes of the open Committee of the Whole meeting held June 2, 2026 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor

City Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried

1. That staff be directed to bring back a report, reviewing the Public Space Bylaw, By-law Number (2024) – 20990, in Q2 of 2027, considering such things as: 1. setback from a residential property line 2. unauthorized structures or shelters on public spaces that immediately abut the property line of a supportive medical facility or transitional housing facility a 3. unauthorized structures or shelt

City Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried

That in order to facilitate a transparent evaluation of a potential opportunity to advance a Community Hub and Affordable Housing on 14.8 acres of land outside of the City boundary in Guelph/Eramosa Township, that City Council requests a written draft proposal from the proponent be shared publicly with Council and staff for both the City of Guelph and Guelph/Eramosa Township. That upon receipt and

Council Planning, June 9, 2026 · Carried

That the application regarding the proposed City-initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to redesignate and rezone the parcel of land with the legal description of PT LT 13 CON 5 Puslinch PT 1, 61R1483, be

Council Planning, June 9, 2026 · Withdrawn

Council Planning Minutes: June 9, 2026 - 5 1. That in order to facilitate a transparent evaluation of a potential opportunity to advance a Community Hub and Affordable Housing on 14.8 acres of land outside of the City boundary in Guelph/Eramosa Township, that City Council requests a written draft proposal from the proponent be shared publicly with Council and staff for both the City of Guelph and

Council Planning, June 9, 2026 · Carried

That Closed Meeting Investigation Report 2026-01, dated May 15, 2026, be received. Voting

Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried

That the June 2, 2026 Consent Agenda, identified below, be adopted: 10.1 Ontario Health – Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement, Declaration of Compliance - 2026-276 1. Ontario Health – Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement, Declaration of Compliance - 2026-276.pdf That the Mayor be authorized to sign the Declaration of Compliance for the Ontario Health Multi-Sector Service Account

Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried

1. That Closed Meeting Investigation Report 2026-01, dated May 15, 2026, be received. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, and Councillor Richardson

Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried

1. That the June 2, 2026 Consent Agenda, identified below, be adopted: 10.1 Ontario Health – Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement, Declaration of Compliance - 2026-276 1. That the Mayor be authorized to sign the Declaration of Compliance for the Ontario Health Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement for the period of April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.

Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried

That by-law (2026) - 21254 and by-laws (2026) - 21256 through by-law (2026) - 21259, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act Voting

City Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried

1. That by-law (2026) - 21254 and by-laws (2026) - 21256 through by- law (2026) - 21259, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor Hauser, Councillor Klassen, a

City Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried

That staff be directed to take no further action in regard to the five plus units project on low density residential lots, at this time, and continue to monitor the uptake for four units through the annual Guelph Growth Management Report; That the remaining budget allocated to this project from the Housing Accelerator Fund be redirected to other projects that are Housing Accelerator Fund funded. V

Council Planning, May 12, 2026 · Carried

1. That staff be directed to take no further action in regard to the five plus units project on low density residential lots, at this time, and continue to monitor the uptake for four units through the annual Guelph Growth Management Report; 2. That the remaining budget allocated to this project from the Housing Accelerator Fund be redirected to other projects that are Housing Accelerator Fund fun

Council Planning, May 12, 2026 · Carried

That Attachment-1 of Council Memo 2026-204 dated April 15, 2026 be amended to change Row 2, Columns 2 and 3 of Table 1.2 to read: Option 1: A minimum per cent of all residential units (rental or ownership) associated with the increase in building height per Schedule D, must be provided as Affordable Dwelling Units, per Table D.1 in Appendix D: 5% of all residential units associated with the increa

Council Planning, April 15, 2026 · Defeated

1. That Attachment-1 of Council Memo 2026-204 dated April 15, 2026 be amended to change Row 2, Columns 2 and 3 of Table 1.2 to read: Option 1: A minimum per cent of all residential units (rental or ownership) associated with the increase in building height per Schedule D, must be provided as Affordable Dwelling Units, per Table D.1 in Appendix D: a. 5% of all residential units associated with the

Council Planning, April 15, 2026 · Defeated

That Councillor Linda Busuttil be appointed as Chair of the Business License Appeals Committee for a term ending November 2026, or until a successor is appointed. Voting

Business Licence Appeals Committee, March 24, 2026 · Carried

1. That Councillor Linda Busuttil be appointed as Chair of the Business License Appeals Committee for a term ending November 2026, or until a successor is appointed. Voting in Favour: (4): Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, and Councillor Gibson

Business Licence Appeals Committee, March 24, 2026 · Carried

That the minutes of the open CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-Committee Meeting held November 25, 2025 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee, January 20, 2026 · Carried

That City Council, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designate by by-law the area shown on Attachment-1 to this report, as the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District. That City Council adopt by by-law the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Plan (Attachment-2) as the district plan for the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District. Voting

Council Planning, January 20, 2026 · Carried

1. That the minutes of the open CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-Committee Meeting held November 25, 2025 be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (5): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Caron, Councillor Downer, Councillor Goller, and Councillor Klassen

CAO Recruitment, Selection and Performance Sub-committee, January 20, 2026 · Carried

1. That City Council, in accordance with Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act, designate by by-law the area shown on Attachment-1 to this report, as the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District. 2. That City Council adopt by by-law the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Plan (Attachment-2) as the district plan for the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District. Voting in Fa

Council Planning, January 20, 2026 · Carried

That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held November 12, 18, and 26, 2025, and the open minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held November 4, 2025, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting

City Council, December 16, 2025 · Carried

That by-laws (2025) – 21164 through by-law (2025) - 21166, (2025) - 21179, (2025) - 21180, (2025) - 21182, by-laws (2025) - 21184 through by-law (2025) - 21186, (2025) – 21188, (2025) – 21190, and (2025) – 21191, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting

City Council, December 16, 2025 · Carried

1. That the minutes of the open Council Meetings held November 12, 18, and 26, 2025, and the open minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held November 4, 2025, be confirmed as recorded and without being read. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gib

City Council, December 16, 2025 · Carried

1. That by-laws (2025) – 21164 through by-law (2025) - 21166, (2025) - 21179, (2025) - 21180, (2025) - 21182, by-laws (2025) - 21184 through by-law (2025) - 21186, (2025) – 21188, (2025) – 21190, and (2025) – 21191, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Coun

City Council, December 16, 2025 · Carried

That Council amend the 2026 budget update by increasing the operating budget for Mayor and Council training funds by $20,000 , funded by the property tax levy. Councillor Allt called a Point of Privilege noting that they did not intend to offend with their comments. Mayor Guthrie noted that Councillor's should not interrupt each other or the Chair during discussion and asked for discussion to cont

Special Council Meeting - Budget, November 26, 2025 · Carried

That the budget impacts per Ontario Regulation 284-09 and budget – Public Sector Accounting Standards reconciliation for the 2026 budget be approved. Voting

Special Council Meeting - Budget, November 26, 2025 · Carried

1. That Council amend the 2026 budget update by increasing the operating budget for Mayor and Council training funds by $20,000, funded by the property tax levy. Councillor Allt called a Point of Privilege noting that they did not intend to offend with their comments. Special Council – Budget Meeting Minutes: November 26, 2025 - 3 Mayor Guthrie noted that Councillor's should not interrupt each oth

Special Council Meeting - Budget, November 26, 2025 · Carried

1. That the budget impacts per Ontario Regulation 284-09 and budget – Public Sector Accounting Standards reconciliation for the 2026 budget be approved. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor Goller, Councillor K. Hauser, Councillor Klasse

Special Council Meeting - Budget, November 26, 2025 · Carried

City Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried

That Councillor Busuttil be appointed as the Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee chair/vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, or until such time as a successor is appointed. Voting

City Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried

2. That staff be directed to draft a rental renovation by-law and a rental replacement by-law for Council approval by June 30, 2026, subject to the inclusion of $640 thousand, funded from the Affordable Housing reserve (119) in the 2026 budget update. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Che

City Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried

1. That Councillor Busuttil be appointed as the Joint Social Services and Land Ambulance Committee chair/vice-chair for a term ending November 15, 2026, or until such time as a successor is appointed. Voting in Favour: (13): Mayor Guthrie, Councillor Allt, Councillor Billings, Councillor Busuttil, Councillor Caron, Councillor Caton, Councillor Chew, Councillor Downer, Councillor Gibson, Councillor

City Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried

In the record

383meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate

9conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter

Ward 5seatCouncillor

2,809votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent

Council Planning June 10, 2025

for item 2.3 Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Guelph and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 241 and Local 973 - 2025-290, as they have a family member working for CUPE Local 973

Committee of the Whole April 1, 2025

for item 2.3 Bargaining Mandate Report Update Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 241 and 973, 2025-177, as their family member is a CUPE member

Committee of the Whole July 3, 2024

due to the proximity of their residence to Hugh Guthrie Park

City Council July 18, 2022

with the closed item 2.3 Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Guelph and the Canadian Union Public Employees Local 241 and Local 973, 2022-265

City Council November 22, 2021

as it relates to closed item 3.3 Bargaining Mandate Report Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 241 and 973 as she has a family member working for the City in CUPE Local 973

Council Planning June 14, 2021

with respect to item 5.1 62 Mary Street Heritage Permit for New Construction (HP21-0006), as Councillor Downer lives within close proximity to the subject property

City Council February 22, 2021

with respect to closed item 3.3 Union Bargaining Considerations Report, as she has a family member who works for the City of Guelph and is a member of one of the Unions

City Council November 23, 2020

with respect to item 3.4 2021 Budget and Union Considerations as she has a family member who works for the City of Guelph and is a union member

City Council May 25, 2020

regarding the Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Guelph and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 241, Local 973, local 1949 - 2020-60, as she has a family member who is a City staff…

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