‘Accountable all year’

Dear Editor:

We deserve year-round leadership, not election-season appearances.

Municipal politics in Wellington County and Guelph should be about genuine service, not just showing up when it’s time to campaign. Too many candidates reappear only during election season, make promises and then fade from view once elected. Our communities deserve leaders who stay engaged, communicate openly, and remain accountable all year.

We need representatives who put residents first, people willing to respect taxpayer dollars, avoid partisan politics and focus on what truly matters locally. Serving in municipal office should be about responsibility, not self-interest or status.

Local government is where decisions most directly affect our lives, from roads and housing to social services. 

Let’s elect and support those who show a steady commitment to their neighbours, not just during the race for votes, but every day they hold office.

Alec Purves,
Guelph