Leanne for Mayor Campaign Diary
Come along on the journey and follow Leanne's reflections during the 2026 mayoral campaign.
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Staying Motivated, Focused, and Responsive
October 1, 2026
A Message from Leanne Friends, Campaigns are filled with pivots, traps, diversions, ups and downs. I'll be honest: some days are harder than others. The way we interact as humans…
We're in the Home Stretch
September 24, 2026
After five months, over 10,000 doors, and a full schedule of community events, we are finally in the home stretch! The next 32 days will fly by fast.
My Plan to Create and Open and Collaborative City Hall
September 21, 2026
Hello, Today, I’m releasing my Open and Collaborative City Hall Plan. This plan lays out 15 concrete actions to make local government more open, accountable, and collaborative.
Crossing the Threshold
September 17, 2026
With six weeks still to go, we still have work to do. I have said since day one that I need to earn the trust and confidence of Guelph residents.
Guelph is Getting Engaged
September 10, 2026
Leanne Caron for Mayor: Guelph is Getting Engaged A Message from Leanne Friends, The kids are back in school, our streets are busier, grocery store lines are longer!
Momentum is Building
September 3, 2026
A Message from Leanne Friends, What can I say? More donations and sign requests in the past week than in the previous one.
Invest in the city we can be proud of
August 28, 2026
Invest in the city we can be proud of Last week, we released Leanne’s Guelph Affordability Plan , outlining 30 specific actions to strengthen City finances and ease pressure on…
My plan to make Guelph more affordable
August 21, 2026
Since COVID, the cost of almost everything has gone up. Many of those pressures are beyond the City's control. But that doesn't mean City Hall is powerless.
Newsletter #2: Leanne Caron for Mayor: Less Talk. More Action.
August 19, 2026
A Message from Leanne Friends, As with every major project, it’s the planning that takes the lion’s share of your time and energy. Election campaigns are no different. …
Recharging Batteries.
July 21, 2026
Mayoral Campaign Diary: Part V Another great festival. Batteries recharged. Ready for the months ahead!
Being everything to everyone.
July 10, 2026
Mayoral Campaign Diary: Part IV A mayor is expected to be all things to all people. An impossible task.
Get angry. Then get active.
June 16, 2026
Mayoral Campaign Diary: Part III I get it. You're angry and feeling unheard.