Practical Leadership.
Built on Relationships.
Focused on Results.
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Meet Ken Yee Chew
City Councillor. Urban Designer. Community Builder.
Ken is running for Mayor to stabilize the City budget, strengthen core services and make City Hall work better for the people it serves.
He is seeking a decisive mandate to bring clearer priorities, stronger accountability and practical leadership to the next term of Council.
An urban designer and University of Guelph alumnus, Ken has worked across the private and public sectors and understands both sides of the counter. His experience has given him a practical hands-on understanding of how cities work and how relationships at City Hall can work better for the people it serves.
Ken and his wife came to Guelph as students more than a decade ago and chose to build their life here because of its people, opportunities, and strong sense of community.
His goal is simple: Make Guelph a place where people can build a home, grow a business, raise a family and thrive at every stage of life.
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Guelph is a thriving city with untapped potential.
A single-tier City on a Hill, outside the GTHA and a shining gateway in Southwestern Ontario.
The Priorities
Over the next four years, we will work to stabilize the City budget, strengthen core services, renew essential infrastructure, improve neighbourhood safety and build stronger partnerships with upper levels of government to tackle the challenges facing our community.
Responsible Government
Stabilize City finances, improve Council oversight and make City Hall more responsive.
Focused on the Basics
Renew infrastructure, improve neighbourhood safety and make planning and building services easier to navigate.
Rooted in Community
Support local businesses, strengthen neighbourhoods, and advocate effectively for Guelph.
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Our Approach
Humility
Listen first and lead with respect.
Integrity
Keep our word and own our decisions.
Professionalism
Communicate clearly, act consistently and follow through.
Collaboration
Consensus around evidence and practical solutions.
Predictability
Provide certainty to residents, businesses and organizations.
Excellence
Strive for better and deliver results.
