Guelph Candidates for Ward 5

2026 Ontario Municipal Elections - October 26, 2026

Ward 5 in south-central Guelph features the University of Guelph and the Arboretum. The area includes diverse residential communities, student housing, and the Stone Road Mall commercial hub. It is bordered to the north by the Speed River and contains significant parks and natural green spaces.

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Jon
Christensen

I came to Guelph in grade 5 and grew up in Ward 5. First job was making pizzas and salads at East Side Mario's on Stone Road. My wife Jaime and I are raising our two daughters here.

Co-founder of Bidmii, so I work with contractors, permits and consumer protection every week. Board chair at Hopewell, which houses people with developmental disabilities. 20 years in restaurants.

A city that calls you back. Write to my council office and you'll hear back from me inside two business days. Faster if you're mad. Every request gets an answer, a timeline and a follow-up.

Greg
Cawsey

Ward 5 resident for 25+ years and educator in business education and financial literacy. Running for City Council to champion affordability, responsible growth and accountable, effective government.

Educator and Director of Business Education & Financial Literacy at John F. Ross CVI. Former Jean Little School Council Chair, with 25+ years living in Ward 5.

Make Guelph more affordable by tackling the structural growth in City operating costs and ensuring tax increases reflect what residents can actually afford.

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Jon
Christensen

I came to Guelph in grade 5 and grew up in Ward 5. First job was making pizzas and salads at East Side Mario's on Stone Road. My wife Jaime and I are raising our two daughters here.

Greg
Cawsey

Ward 5 resident for 25+ years and educator in business education and financial literacy. Running for City Council to champion affordability, responsible growth and accountable, effective government.

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