Our Commitment
The Guelph Civic League is committed to keeping citizens informed and working towards a local democracy that is inclusive, participatory, transparent and accountable.
We are working for:
- Greater voter turnout at municipal elections
- Participatory democracy that informs, educates and collaborates with citizens
- City planning and design to manage growth
- Economic development to offset residential taxes and provide jobs
- Complete cost/benefit analysis of major decisions and investments
- Support for local businesses
- Ecological awareness and protection of the highest standard
- Increased focus on the development of culture and the arts
- Heritage identification and preservation
- Diversity and inclusion reflected in policy and practice
- Quality and beauty as civic priorities
The Guelph Civic League will:
- Undertake projects to improve the quality of life in our city
- Encourage the formation of citizen-led groups and support their efforts
- Help protect and enhance our natural and cultural heritage
- Encourage the participation of all citizens in community and civic issues
- Promote dialogue between citizens, organizations, and local government to advance a collaborative vision.
- Provide information on community and civic issues
- Represent and support the common interests of member organizations