Long-time Shelburne resident, Len Guchardi running for councillor

Written By Paula Brown

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Another locally known name has been added to the list of candidates running in the Shelburne municipal election this fall. 

Long-time Shelburne resident, Len Guchardi, filed his nomination papers at Town Hall on Monday (Jun 6), running for a council position in the upcoming municipal election. 

“I really think it's important that candidates have integrity, are focused on the community and have a vision for the future,” Guchardi tells the Free Press. “I'm committed to this community at the end of the day. This is where I was born and raised and it's where I want to try and help.” 

A long-time resident of Shelburne, Guchardi recently retired from a 22-year career in education at Centre Dufferin District High School (CDDHS). A graduate of Queen's University, his first career was in broadcast production and included 15 years working in Toronto radio and
 television. 

He is an avid volunteer within the community having worked on an ongoing basis with the Shelburne Food Bank, BIA, Special Olympics, DCAFS, the Town of Shelburne's DEI Committee, and on the board for NDACT. 

Guchardi ran for Shelburne Town Council four years ago in the 2018 municipal elections, during which he gained the support of 821 voters. He missed gaining a seat on council by only four votes. 

“I was humbled by the support I got. I love to do stuff for the community, I like to do it behind--the-scenes, but there's things that have to be done here,” said Guchardi. 

At the time of print, Guchardi has not yet shared the specifics of his campaign platform. 

The municipal election will take place on Oct. 24.