Cam Guthrie is a Canadian politician serving as the 60th and current mayor of Guelph since December 1, 2014. In the 2022 Ontario municipal elections, he was re-elected mayor for a third term.[1]
Cam Guthrie | |
|---|---|
| 60th Mayor of Guelph | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Farbridge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1975 Guelph, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Independent |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Official website |
Personal life
editGuthrie is a third-generation Guelphite born into a family with Scottish immigrant roots. His family includes a number of independent businessmen. Before entering politics, Guthrie was an insurance agent. His father was a chiropractor, and his grandfather owned and operated Guthrie's Bakery in downtown Guelph, started by his great-grandfather in 1919.[2] He also served on the boards of some local not-for-profit organizations. Guthrie had previously graduated with a business diploma from Sir Sandford Fleming College.[3]
He has been a drummer for the local bands, including the synth-pop musical group Fitness Club Fiasco,[4] and has been involved in the production of several music albums.[2] Fitness Club Fiasco were finalists in CBC Music's Searchlight competition in 2014. He is the cousin of musician Jim Guthrie.[4]
Guthrie regularly attends services at Lakeside Church.[5][6]
He and his wife Rachel have a son and a daughter.[2]
Career in politics
editPrior to his election to the mayoralty, Guthrie represented Ward 4 on Guelph City Council.[7] Guthrie first ran for city councillor in 2006 but lost to Mike Salisbury by 194 votes. He ran again for councillor in 2010 and defeated Salisbury by 1,182 votes.
In the 2014 municipal election, Guthrie was elected mayor of Guelph,[8] defeating incumbent mayor Karen Farbridge by 5,498 votes and claiming just over 50% of the popular vote.[9] In his inaugural address, Guthrie stated that his priorities would continue to be limiting tax increases to the rate of inflation,[10] reviewing the transit system, improving customer service at City Hall, and addressing an infrastructure deficit.
He was re-elected mayor in 2018[11] with 65.82% of the ballots, on a "A Stronger, Safer Community" platform which included a plan for greater investments in police services and infrastructure.[12][13]
Guthrie was re-elected for mayor for third term in 2022.[1]
Electoral record
edit| 2014 Guelph municipal election: Mayor | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | Δ% | Expenditures[a] |
| Cam Guthrie | 19,672 | 50.75 | – | $91,314.72[14] |
| Karen Farbridge (X) | 14,174 | 36.57 | -17.54 | $80,263.17[15] |
| Jason Blokhuis | 3,987 | 10.29 | – | $6,766.23[16] |
| Andrew Donovan | 296 | 0.76 | – | $1,074.50[17] |
| John Legere | 269 | 0.69 | – | $7,204.24[18] |
| Joseph St. Denis | 250 | 0.64 | – | $6,192.70[19] |
| Nicholas A. Ross | 112 | 0.29 | – | none listed |
| Total valid votes/expense limit | 38,760 | 100.0 | $82,168.25 | |
| Turnout | 38,873 | 43.21 | ||
| Eligible voters | 89,968 | |||
| Sources: 2014 Official Election Results, City of Guelph, 2014 Election - Mayor, City of Guelph, and Voter Statistics, City of Guelph | ||||
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References
edit- ^ a b Austin, Jenn (October 26, 2022). "Guelph's official 2022 municipal election results are in". City of Guelph. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ a b c "MEET THE CANDIDATES: Mayor, Cam Guthrie". GuelphToday.com. September 19, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ https://mayorguthrie.com/about/, ABOUT CAM
- ^ a b "Plan B: 10 Canadian musicians and their entrepreneurial businesses and side gigs" CBC Music, February 17, 2015.
- ^ "Mayor's Office". City of Guelph. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
- ^ Mercury, Chris Seto Guelph (August 29, 2017). "Police investigating possible hate crime after Guelph church vandalized". Guelph Mercury. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Improving city efficiency tops list of new Guelph mayor's goals". CTV News Kitchener, January 2, 2015.
- ^ "Farbridge out, Guthrie in as mayor of Guelph". CTV News Kitchener, October 27, 2014.
- ^ "2014 newsmakers of the year: Cam Guthrie and Karen Farbridge". Guelph Mercury, December 27, 2014.
- ^ "Guthrie setting wheels in motion for rate-of-inflation tax increase". Guelph Mercury, December 17, 2014.
- ^ "ELECTION '18: Guthrie wins in a landslide (7 photos)". GuelphToday.com. October 23, 2018. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "Cam Guthrie re-elected for 2nd term as Guelph mayor - Guelph | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "2018 election results and financial statements". City of Guelph. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ Financial Statement: Cam Guthrie. City of Guelph.
- ^ Financial Statement: Karen Farbridge. City of Guelph.
- ^ Financial Statement: Jason Blokhuis. City of Guelph.
- ^ Financial Statement: Andrew Donovan. City of Guelph.
- ^ Financial Statement: John Legere. City of Guelph.
- ^ Financial Statement: Joseph St. Denis. City of Guelph.