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Simon Guthrie
Candidate for Regional Councillor
In their own words
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Where they stand
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Taxes & spending
What happens to my tax bill, and where does the money go?
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Emergency services
When I call for help, will it come fast enough?
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Transit
Can I get where I need to go without driving?
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Government
Will decisions be made in the open, and will anyone answer for them?
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Roads & infrastructure
Will the things I use every day actually get fixed?
This candidate has spoken about this issue more than once. Each statement is shown with its own source.
Guthrie wants Kitchener’s bike-cage system expanded region-wide, even if the Region takes over bike parking.
- Kitchener parking-garage bike cages are excellent, but the system breaks outside Kitchener.
- Would see a single region-wide bike-parking system, even with Region of Waterloo control.
“The city of Kitchener has bike cages in their parking garages, and I've been using these for a few years. They're excellent. But the system breaks as soon as I leave Kitchener. I would like to see a single system, like the one in Kitchener, expanded region-wide. If this means that the Region of Waterloo takes over bike parking from the lower-tier municipalities, then so be it!”
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Source: CycleWR 2026 Candidate Survey - Kitchener Regional Councillor responses · October 6, 2026
Confidence:High
Guthrie would consider a reasonable local contribution to keep ION Stage 2 under local control.
- Provincial and federal governments should carry most of the capital cost.
- Local control keeps the Region accountable for delivery, costs and outcomes.
“Yes, I would be prepared to consider a reasonable local contribution if that were necessary to keep ION Stage 2 under strong local control. The size and financing of that contribution would matter, and I would still expect the provincial and federal governments to carry most of the capital cost. Local control has value: the Region should be accountable for project delivery, costs and outcomes rather than surrendering those decisions simply to secure funding.”
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Source: TriTAG 2026 Election Questionnaire - Kitchener Regional Councillor responses · September 29, 2026
Confidence:High
Economy
Will our main streets and local jobs thrive?
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Environment
Is the candidate protecting the nature we live in?
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Healthcare
Will there be a doctor and a hospital when we need one?
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Growth & development
How fast should we grow, and who decides what gets built where?
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Social & community services
Who looks after the most vulnerable residents?
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Active transportation
Can I walk and bike safely around town?
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Arts & culture
Does the candidate value what makes this place feel alive?
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Data centres
Should energy-hungry data centres be welcomed here?
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Water & waste
Is our drinking water safe and our waste handled?
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Bylaw enforcement
Are the rules fair, and are they actually enforced?
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