FOR THE CITY WE CAN BE PROUD OF

Guelph is changing. Housing, affordability, infrastructure, and public trust are all under pressure. Leanne Caron has the experience to understand what works well and what must change, and she has a practical plan to deliver better results. At this moment, Guelph needs experienced, serious, compassionate leadership.

As your mayor, Leanne will:

Deliver on affordability by making smarter choices about how we spend, plan, and invest.
Create an Open and Collaborative City Hall by listening to residents, communicating openly, and bringing people together to solve problems.
Build a liveable city by investing in the places, programs, and people that make Guelph a great place to live.

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We’re not just electing a mayor. We’re electing a leader, a thinker, a fighter, a mother, and above all, a devoted public servant who knows what it will take to steer Guelph through these challenging times.

T.L.

Leanne’s values and her track record make me feel confident about her leading Guelph into
the future. Time and again, she’s shown she’s willing to roll up her sleeves and do the hard work
— protecting our water, planning for smart growth, strengthening our energy future, and
breathing new life into the public spaces that make this city the wonderful place I call home.

She also understands something simple but important: when local small businesses thrive, the
whole community benefits. Strong local businesses mean more jobs, a healthier economy, and
less pressure on taxpayers — helping keep Guelph strong for everyone.

Leanne is my choice for the next mayor of Guelph.

Mark Goldberg, Business Mentor
Innovation Guelph

I’ve known Leanne Caron for many years and have always respected her steady leadership, deep community commitment, and willingness to do the hard work behind good public service. Leanne listens carefully, thinks practically, and approaches complex issues with both compassion and discipline. She brings experience, integrity, and a genuine love for Guelph to every table she sits at. I believe she would serve the city with thoughtfulness, courage, and care.

Bang Ly, Chair, Guelph Public Library Board

Leanne is an experienced connector within Guelph and provincially through her work with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Leanne’s depth of knowledge comes from serving Guelph around the City Council horseshoe, her numerous Town Halls, and her MA Leadership from the UofG. She is well placed to collaborate with staff and Council to lead Guelph in these complex times.

Lloyd Longfield, MP Guelph 2015-2025

I always have felt that Leanne was fair. What I mean by that is Leanne understands the decision making process at City Hall and would use that system to move items forward productively. Not that Leanne was driving the agenda in the past, but was participating on Council with thoughtful perspective.

I recently learned Leanne is the mom of 4 kids. Some fairness skills are learned while parenting, at least they were for me.

A Mayor we can trust rings true!

Steve Dyck, President and Co-owner
Guelph Solar Mechanical Inc.

As a longtime hardworking City Councillor, Leanne Caron has demonstrated time and again her principled, thoughtful, and respectful approach to municipal governance. It’s clear to me Leanne cares deeply about the people of Guelph, the land we live on, and the future of this city. I’m excited to support her campaign and look forward to working together to help ensure a prosperous, resilient, kind and smart city! Leanne Caron gets my vote.

Donna Jennison, Board Chair
Guelph Climate Action Network

Leanne is one of the most knowledgeable people I know, across so many fronts. Her curiosity and love of learning have consistently benefited our city. Her deep commitment to Guelph — its history, its environment, and its long‑term economic health — guides everything she does.

She values community, and that has been a cornerstone of her work as a City Councillor for the past 20 years. Leanne approaches issues thoughtfully, forming her own opinions based on solid information rather than emotion or pressure. That kind of grounded, independent leadership is rare, and it’s exactly what Guelph needs at this moment.

Sheila Markle, Executive Director (Retired)
Family & Children's Services of Guelph-Wellington and Kindle Communities

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Why Leanne?

I know how this city works, and where it doesn’t, and I know what needs to change next. Over my 20 years as a councillor, I've built the relationships needed to convert those plans into results. My record is based on evidence-based decisions and genuine community connection. I have a reputation for authentic engagement because I apply what I learn from you to the decisions I make.

I know what this city asks of people because I’ve lived it—as a change leader, a volunteer, an entrepreneur, a mentor, a working mother, and a public servant. On council, I helped build Guelph's AAA credit rating and establish its reputation as one of Canada's most livable cities.

Why Now?

Guelph is changing fast. The cost of housing is putting pressure on family budgets. City services are stretched and infrastructure needs attention. People want decisions they can understand and leadership that will turn good intentions into real improvements.

Guelph deserves leadership with experience, compassion, and the courage to change what is not working. We need to build a livable, inclusive city. And we need to invest wisely so Guelph remains a place where we can all build a future.

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Key Priorities

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Deliver on Affordablity

I will deliver on affordability by sharpening how we spend, plan, and invest.

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Create an Open and Collaborative City Hall

I will collaborate for better results by bringing the best minds to the table and focusing on outcomes.

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Build a More Liveable City

I will build a more liveable city by creating and protecting the neighbourhoods and green spaces we love.

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