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Germán Gutierrez
Ward 7 London City Council Candidate
Leadership that listens. Experience that connects.
Working together for a better future.
My commitment to Ward 7 is simple and unwavering: I will help bring people together, listen to them, and build common ground for a stronger, more resilient Ward 7 and a better London.
I am proud to announce my candidacy for Ward 7 City Councillor in London’s upcoming municipal election. I am stepping forward because our community deserves leadership rooted in collaboration, compassion, and measurable results.
For years, I have worked alongside London’s neighbourhoods — serving on boards and committees in the arts, environmental and cultural stewardship, and academic organizations. My experience has always centred on listening to people, bringing them together, and helping communities turn good ideas into real, concrete action. I am ready to bring that same commitment to City Hall, representing the voices of Ward 7 and standing up for Londoners who need support so they, too, can contribute to the city we all share.
We are living in a complex global moment, one that is increasingly difficult to navigate at the provincial and federal levels. Here at home, London faces visible and urgent challenges: homelessness, unemployment, affordability pressures, and climate instability. These issues are real — and they demand unity, not polarization.
October 26, 2026
Dear friends in Ward 7, voting day has arrived. I have spent these months at your doors, and I have listened.You told me you feel unheard. You told me the systems are not working — in housing, in policing, in justice, in how City Hall communicates with you.I have answered you, in every debate and in every questionnaire — from London Decides, to the Labour Council, to the Council of Canadians, to the Chamber of commerce — with the same commitments: housing as a human right, with tenant protections and a renoviction bylaw with teeth; safer streets through police accountability and judicial reform, not excuses; water, hydro, transit, libraries and health kept public; every dollar traceable, every decision explainable, every outcome measurable.Representation is not a title. It is a relationship. It is the quiet miracle of democracy: to truly see and hear each other, and to work together.
On October 26, I ask you to centre on what is fundamental. Exercise your constitutional right to vote. Exercise your liberty to choose those prepared to faithfully represent the voices of their constituents as an essential priority — and to speak up against injustice, unfairness and dishonesty in all their forms, manners and disguises. Hate has no home here. This is not who we are. We are a people of peaceful coexistence, civility, and social discipline — and that is what future generations deserve.Vote for a Ward 7 that is stronger, safer, and better connected — because teamwork is elementary, and change is radical reform.Please remember voting starts at 10:00 A.M. and polls close at 8:00 P.M.
To vote, make sure you bring a valid ID that shows your full name and address. You may use two separate pieces of ID for this. You can find the full list of accepted documentation here. You do not need to have received a voter card in the mail to vote. You may register at your polling station upon arrival. If you do not have a voter card or do not know where your designated polling station is, you can look up that information here.Thank you so much for your support over the last few months. Regardless of today's results, I have deeply treasured the conversations I have had with you at your doors.
About Me
The two careers to which I have dedicated most of my life are education and journalism. I have been a college professor at Fanshawe College in the School of Arts and Language for more than two decades. I am also the Regional Vice-Chair for Canada of the Commission for Freedom of Speech and Liberty of the Press, of the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA), an organization made up of more than 1,300 print, television, radio and digital media, press associations, service providers and individuals throughout the Americas.
Aside from education and journalism, I also worked in the financial sector for several years. This experience taught me how to balance fiscal responsibility with social needs.
I have been a Member of multiple Boards, including:
London Public Library;
Museum London;
Reforest London;
WIL Employment Connections;
London and Middlesex Local Immigration Partnership (LMLIP); and
City of London's Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
I am a civic leader and journalist engaging in public communication both at the local and the international level, focusing on advocacy and covering social and cultural advancement. This experience motivated me to run in two Canadian federal elections for London North Centre. I gained invaluable insights on the importance of advocacy work as part of good governance.
I have a strong record in the fields of education, inclusion, and newcomer support.
Why I Am Running
My family and I arrived in London, Ontario, where we found a warm and welcoming home. Since then, I have dedicated more than two decades to giving back to this promising city.
My passions for equality, human rights, and grass-roots efforts to raise the voices of every citizen have followed me throughout my life, which is why I know I can bring a listening ear and positive change to Ward 7 and the greater London community. My commitment to Ward 7 is to bring about action that you want to see, while maintaining a community-centred passionate approach for every resident.No city is stronger than the people it leaves behind. We rise only when the most vulnerable can rise with us.
Platform
On the Campaign Trail
June 15, 2026
Leadership is a community effort. Ward 7: your voice counts.
June 25, 2026
Over the past several weeks, as my team and I have walked from door to door across Ward 7, we have been welcomed into thousands of conversations — honest, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in the everyday realities of this community. At each home, residents have shared concerns, hopes, and ideas that together form a vivid picture of what matters most in our neighbourhoods.Across Ward 7, people are speaking about the need for safer streets and a traffic system that can finally keep pace with the growing demands of daily life — one that moves smoothly even at peak hours, without the bottlenecks and frustrations that so many of us experience. Residents have also emphasized the importance of more reliable city services and better communication with the City, attention to housing affordability, and the rising pressure of municipal taxes. Many have voiced concerns about increasing criminality and the need for stronger measures that protect the well‑being of families.
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Just as importantly, residents have spoken about belonging — about building a community that is stronger because neighbours stand shoulder to shoulder in their efforts to preserve cohesion and solidarity. Themes of environmental care, and community volunteering have surfaced again and again, reminding us of the values that define Ward 7 at its best.This brief summary reflects the shared priorities that have emerged from these conversations. In the days ahead, each of these themes will be explored in greater depth so that everyone in Ward 7 can better understand the issues their neighbours are raising and the values that continue to guide our community forward.
June 28, 2026
Connecting with my fellow ward 7 neighbours and with the London community at large is a privilege.
Ward 7, I am listening. To your stories, to your concerns, to your questions, and to what you would like to see of your city.
August 9, 2026
I pledge my leadership to a city-wide stance that protects every woman from abuse and harassment, and provides them safety. I am committed to ensuring that London is a city in which the law consistently protects the victims and survivors of abuse, and not the perpetrators. Safety is a human right, not a privilege.
August 14, 2026
Change happens when we start listening to the stories of our most vulnerable population. Too often, we walk past our unhoused Londonders and create stories about their lives in our heads. It is time we listen, so that we can create meaningful change.
August 28, 2026
Hi, I’m Germán Gutierrez, and I’ve spent the last few months knocking on doors across Hyde Park, Fox Hollow, and Medway — listening.You told me something loud and clear: you feel unheard.You want urgent reform to the way the Judicial system handles crime and to the way the police is commissioned to achieve safer streets. And you want Housing and Rent prices that remain affordable, and a City Hall that responds when Ward 7 speaks. You have the right to expect that. Our neighbourhoods deserve attention, and transparent action.That’s why we are building Team 7 — a growing network of neighbours who believe Ward 7 can be stronger, safer, and better connected. Every conversation at the door, every story shared, every concern raised is shaping the work ahead.This is a moment for us to show what Ward 7 stands for — and what we’re ready to build together.
September 8, 2026
I am very grateful to be seeing my lawn signs on your yards. Thank you to everyone who has signed up for a yard sign so far. If you have not already, get yours today!
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September 14, 2026
Teamwork is vital to the well-being of any community. It is the best way to make meaningful change and allow for all citizens to have a voice.
September 19, 2026
What an incredible honour it was to meet London mayoral candidate, Bronagh Joyce Morgan. The perspectives, insights, ideas, priorities, and intentions behind her platform are based on community care - which is exactly what our Forest City needs!
October 1, 2026
Thank you to everyone who came out to the All Candidate Meeting at Sir Frederick Banting, and thank you to the Urban League for hosting. It was a pleasure answering your questions and getting to watch community engagement at work.
October 18, 2026
You matter. Your voice is worth being heard.
October 26, 2026
Dear friends in Ward 7, voting day has arrived. I have spent these months at your doors, and I have listened.You told me you feel unheard. You told me the systems are not working — in housing, in policing, in justice, in how City Hall communicates with you.I have answered you, in every debate and in every questionnaire — from London Decides, to the Labour Council, to the Council of Canadians, to the Chamber of commerce — with the same commitments: housing as a human right, with tenant protections and a renoviction bylaw with teeth; safer streets through police accountability and judicial reform, not excuses; water, hydro, transit, libraries and health kept public; every dollar traceable, every decision explainable, every outcome measurable.Representation is not a title. It is a relationship. It is the quiet miracle of democracy: to truly see and hear each other, and to work together.
On October 26, I ask you to centre on what is fundamental. Exercise your constitutional right to vote. Exercise your liberty to choose those prepared to faithfully represent the voices of their constituents as an essential priority — and to speak up against injustice, unfairness and dishonesty in all their forms, manners and disguises. Hate has no home here. This is not who we are. We are a people of peaceful coexistence, civility, and social discipline — and that is what future generations deserve.Vote for a Ward 7 that is stronger, safer, and better connected — because teamwork is elementary, and change is radical reform.Please remember voting starts at 10:00 A.M. and polls close at 8:00 P.M.
To vote, make sure you bring a valid ID that shows your full name and address. You may use two separate pieces of ID for this. You can find the full list of accepted documentation here. You do not need to have received a voter card in the mail to vote. You may register at your polling station upon arrival. If you do not have a voter card or do not know where your designated polling station is, you can look up that information here.Thank you so much for your support over the last few months. Regardless of today's results, I have deeply treasured the conversations I have had with you at your doors.
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