Pillar 02
Tax relief, small business support, missing middle housing.
Why it matters
Guelph raised property taxes by 8.52% in 2024. That number doesn't exist in isolation — it follows years of above-inflation increases that have squeezed families across Ward 1. As a teacher and Ward 1 resident, Evan understands what an 8.52% property tax increase means to a family on a fixed income — because he lives it too. Ward 1 deserves targeted relief that protects the people who need it most.
The Affordable platform isn't about cutting essential services. It's about targeted, means-tested relief for the people who need it most — and about a councillor who will scrutinize every spending decision with real consequences in mind.
| Area | Impact | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Families | Immediate cash-flow relief during peak child-rearing years | Year 1–2 |
| Municipal revenue | Deferred, not lost — recovered on property sale or transfer | Ongoing |
| Affordability | Keeps Ward 1 accessible to young families | Year 1+ |
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