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Names in bold denotes elected candidates.
(X) denotes incumbent.
Mayoral race
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Young (X) | 13,193 | 55.08 |
| James M. Sinclair | 6,146 | 25.70 |
| John Pate | 3,684 | 15.39 |
| Michael J. Baldasaro | 481 | 2.03 |
| Beverly Izzillo-Ustation | 448 | 1.87 |
Ward 1 Councillor, 2 To Be Elected
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Farbridge (X) | 1,830 | 31.55 |
| Rocco J. Furfaro | 1,323 | 22.81 |
| John Carrere (X) | 1,243 | 21.43 |
| Dave Ellerson | 588 | 10.13 |
| Frank D'Angelo | 455 | 7.84 |
| Cherry Clayton | 360 | 6.20 |
Ward 2 Councillor, 2 To Be Elected
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Walton (X) | 2,746 | 36.05 |
| Sean D Farrelly (X) | 2,426 | 31.85 |
| John Newstead | 1,209 | 15.87 |
| William Zebedee | 632 | 8.29 |
| Pasquale Vullo | 603 | 7.91 |
Ward 3 Councillor, 2 To Be Elected
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norm Jary (X) | 2,713 | 38.94 |
| Dan Schnurr (X) | 1,710 | 24.54 |
| Maggie Laidlaw | 1,575 | 22.60 |
| Rita Boulding | 968 | 13.89 |
Ward 4 Councillor, 2 To Be Elected
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Gloria Kovach (X) | 2,139 | 36.36 |
| Phil Cumming | 849 | 14.43 |
| H. Wayne Vokey | 714 | 12.13 |
| Rob McAleer | 604 | 10.26 |
| Stephen McDonald | 485 | 8.24 |
| David Birtwistle | 448 | 7.61 |
| Ed Cuncins | 325 | 5.52 |
| Jim Grant | 318 | 5.40 |
Ward 5 Councillor, 2 To Be Elected
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Cathy Downer (X) | 2,185 | 36.41 |
| Bill McAdams (X) | 1,575 | 26.24 |
| Douglas B. O'Doherty | 1,106 | 18.43 |
| Charles Miller | 648 | 10.79 |
| Gordon Angus | 335 | 5.58 |
| Jim Vernon | 152 | 2.53 |
Ward 6 Councillor, 2 To Be Elected
| Candidate | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Lynda Prior | 1,748 | 22.11 |
| Christine Billings | 1,256 | 15.88 |
| Marilyn Shapka | 1,176 | 14.87 |
| Walter Bilanski (X) | 1,116 | 14.11 |
| Tim Gaw | 1,095 | 13.85 |
| Laura Murr | 915 | 11.57 |
| Lance Tyszka | 332 | 4.19 |
| Tracy Rockett | 267 | 3.37 |
NOTE: The election results published in the Guelph Mercury on November 11, 1997, show Lynda Prior with 1,708 votes.
Plebiscite on charity gaming clubs
| Are you in favor of charitable gaming clubs in the City of Guelph? | Vote | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 6,182 | 30.11 |
| No | 14,347 | 69.89 |
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