Cam Guthrie
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Cam Guthrie | |
|---|---|
| 60th Mayor of Guelph | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Farbridge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1975 |
| Party | Independent |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | Official website |
Cam Guthrie is a Canadian politician serving as the 60th and current mayor of Guelph since December 1, 2014. In the 2022 Ontario municipal elections, he was re-elected mayor for a third term.[1]
Guthrie is a third-generation Guelphite born into a family with Scottish immigrant roots. His family includes a number of independent businessmen. Before entering politics, Guthrie was an insurance agent. His father was a chiropractor, and his grandfather owned and operated Guthrie's Bakery in downtown Guelph, started by his great-grandfather in 1919.[2] He also served on the boards of some local not-for-profit organizations. Guthrie had previously graduated with a business diploma from Sir Sandford Fleming College.[3]
He has been a drummer for the local bands, including the synth-pop musical group Fitness Club Fiasco,[4] and has been involved in the production of several music albums.[2] Fitness Club Fiasco were finalists in CBC Music's Searchlight competition in 2014. He is the cousin of musician Jim Guthrie.[4]
Guthrie regularly attends services at Lakeside Church.[5][6]
He and his wife Rachel have a son and a daughter.[2]