1994 Guelph municipal election facts for kids
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Map of Guelph's Wards
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The 1994 Guelph municipal election was a special day when people in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, voted for their local leaders. This election happened on November 14, 1994. It was a chance for citizens to choose who would represent them in the city government.
People voted for the Mayor of Guelph, who is like the city's main leader. They also voted for members of the Guelph City Council, who help make decisions for the city. Plus, they chose people to be on the Upper Grand District School Board (for public schools) and the Wellington Catholic District School Board (for Catholic schools). This election was one of many that took place across Ontario that year.
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Election Results
This section shows who won the different positions in the election.
How to Read the Results
When you look at the results below, names in bold show the people who won the election. If you see an (X) next to a name, it means that person was already in that job before this election.
Mayor of Guelph
The Mayor is the head of the city government. They lead the City Council and represent Guelph.
Mayoral race
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Young | 12,519 | 51.92 |
| John Counsell (X) | 10,026 | 41.58 |
| Beverly Izzillo-Ustation | 673 | 2.79 |
| Thomas Bradburn | 546 | 2.26 |
| Joseph Dan Cote | 350 | 1.45 |
Joe Young won the election and became the new Mayor of Guelph.
City Councillors by Ward
Guelph is divided into different areas called "Wards." Each Ward elects two people to be their representatives on the City Council. These people are called Councillors.
Ward 1 Councillors
Ward 1 Councillor, 2 To Be Elected
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| John Carere (X) | 1,704 | 30.41 |
| Karen Farbridge | 1,571 | 28.04 |
| Howard R. Burke | 1,267 | 22.61 |
| Susan Mellor | 1,061 | 18.94 |
John Carere was re-elected, and Karen Farbridge was newly elected to represent Ward 1.
Ward 2 Councillors
Ward 2 Councillor, 2 To Be Elected
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Walton | 1,873 | 23.75 |
| Sean Farrelly | 1,624 | 20.60 |
| N.P. (Nick) Callwood | 1,570 | 19.91 |
| Dan Moziar | 1,538 | 19.51 |
| Jackie Zimniewich | 948 | 12.02 |
| John Ustation | 332 | 4.21 |
Gary Walton and Sean Farrelly were elected as the new Councillors for Ward 2.
Ward 3 Councillors
Ward 3 Councillor, 2 To Be Elected
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norm Jary (X) | 2,968 | 39.74 |
| Dan Schnurr | 1,365 | 18.28 |
| Phil Allt | 1,288 | 17.25 |
| Theresa Stafford (X) | 1,210 | 16.20 |
| John E. (Jack) Misener | 637 | 8.53 |
Norm Jary was re-elected, and Dan Schnurr was elected to represent Ward 3.
Ward 4 Councillors
Ward 4 Councillor, 2 To Be Elected
| Candidate | Vote |
|---|---|
| Gloria Kovach (X) | Acclaimed |
| Jim Sinclair (X) | Acclaimed |
In Ward 4, Gloria Kovach and Jim Sinclair were both "Acclaimed." This means they were the only people who ran for the positions, so they automatically won without needing a vote.
Ward 5 Councillors
Ward 5 Councillor, 2 To Be Elected
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Cathy Downer | 2,076 | 28.83 |
| Bill McAdams (X) | 1,538 | 21.36 |
| Dennis Brazolot | 1,287 | 17.87 |
| Marty Williams | 879 | 12.20 |
| Donald F. Zuccala | 712 | 9.89 |
| Rita Boulding | 710 | 9.86 |
Cathy Downer was newly elected, and Bill McAdams was re-elected to represent Ward 5.
Ward 6 Councillors
Ward 6 Councillor, 2 To Be Elected
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| John H. Pate (X) | 1,712 | 25.33 |
| Walter Bilanski (X) | 1,521 | 22.50 |
| Tim Gaw | 1,451 | 21.46 |
| Marilyn J. Shapka | 1,212 | 17.93 |
| Andrew Oosterhoff | 864 | 12.78 |
John H. Pate and Walter Bilanski were both re-elected to represent Ward 6.
