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. Meetings, listening, strategy sessions, ordering materials, and communication plans are just a few of the activities that we have been working on. It’s all about to get real on Friday, August 21 when nominations close.
Over the next few weeks, you’ll see signs popping up around town, our first online Town Hall, more canvassing, social media, and the rollout of my comprehensive Guelph Affordability Plan (GAP). The GAP represents the culmination of many months of listening, brainstorming, and policy research. Affordability is the number one priority in this election. We can’t keep talking about it. It’s time for action.
Let’s do this!
Show Your Support with a Lawn Sign
Our signs are hitting lawns across Guelph this weekend! Putting up a Leanne for Mayor sign is one of the most visible ways you can show your support and help build momentum for our campaign.
Request your sign online → REQUEST A SIGN
Or pick one up at one of our pop-up locations this weekend:
- Saturday, 8 am–1 pm | Guelph Farmers’ Market
- Saturday, 1–4 pm | 10C Shared Space (42 Carden Street)
- Sunday, 10 am–2 pm | 1083 Gordon Street, Unit 11
Signs are also one of our campaign’s biggest expenses. If you’re able, please consider making a $20 donation to help us cover the cost of printing signs. Every contribution helps us reach more voters and grow our campaign.
Other Ways to Take Action
Every bit of support helps us build momentum!
Pledge Your Vote
Already with Leanne? Let us know by pledging your vote! This gives our team a better understanding of where our support is strongest and where we should focus our outreach.
Fund The Campaign
Campaigns cost money, and every dollar helps us build the campaign it takes to win. If you believe in Leanne’s vision for a more affordable, collaborative and liveable Guelph, consider donating today.
Join the Team
Join our team of community advocates to help share our vision and reach every voter in Guelph.
We’re currently recruiting volunteers for door-to-door canvassing, literature distribution, outreach and events, community mobilizing, fundraising, communications, graphic design, video production, data entry, and tech.
Ready to get involved? Fill out our volunteer form and join the team!
Upcoming Opportunities to Connect
Our campaign is people-powered, and your input continues to shape our platform and vision for the kind of city we want to build together. Join us at one of our upcoming events to share your ideas and meet the team.
Guelph Farmers' Market: Join us every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM at the Guelph Farmer’s Market.
Online Town Hall: Tuesday, August 25th at 7 pm via Zoom. Register here!
Coffee Chats: Host a meet-and-greet for your neighbours and friends to chat with Leanne about the issues and opportunities facing our city.
Accessibility Town Hall: Saturday, August 22 | 10–11:30 am | City Hall and online
Guelph Malayalee Social Club Onam Celebration: Saturday, August 22 | 1 pm | Harcourt Church
Leanne’s Online Affordability Town Hall: Tuesday, August 25 | 7 pm | Online via Zoom | Register here
Guelph Rotary Ribfest: Saturday, August 29 | 8–11 pm | Riverside Park
Guelph & District Labour Council Labour Day Picnic: Monday, September 7 | 11 am–2 pm | Riverside Park
Host a Coffee Chat
Bring together your neighbours and friends for an informal meet-and-greet with Leanne to talk about the issues and opportunities facing our city. Send requests to lorna@leannecaron.ca.