Guelph, Ontario · Ward 5

Wesley Harris for Ward 5

Common Sense with Compassion

Core services first. Responsible spending, practical housing solutions, public safety and reliable everyday services—with clear costs, realistic commitments and respect for everyone who calls Guelph home.

Wesley Harris smiling for a professional campaign portrait

The campaign

Practical decisions. Compassionate priorities. Accountable leadership.

Wesley believes Guelph can be fiscally responsible without becoming cold, and compassionate without ignoring costs. The goal is not “no spending.” It is the right spending, in the right places, with clear benefits for the people who live here.

Fiscal Responsibility

A commitment to responsible operating budgets, disciplined choices, and rebuilding contingency reserves so Guelph is ready for the unexpected.

Housing & Affordability

Housing that works for lower- and middle-income residents, renters, working families, seniors and young adults, with practical pathways out of homelessness.

Public Safety

Supporting practical investments that improve both the reality and the feeling of safety in every part of Guelph.