Citizen Mark MacKinnon

A Guelph geek with a passion for RPGs, board games, grammar, government, politics, UBI, Macs, science, Shakespeare, SF, and more. This is a personal account.

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

I. See. You.
Today, and every day.

#TransVisibilityDay #TransVisibility #TDOV2026

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

Starting Jan 1, you can recycle more! ✅Packaging (paper, glass, metal, plastic), plastic bags & wrappers, foam trays, coffee cups & pods, cosmetic tubes, blister packs, takeout containers & more. If it’s packaging, recycle it!

https://t.co/zBUwROiysP

[GuelphToday @GuelphToday]

Missing senior last seen at Clair Road and Gordon Street intersection https://t.co/Q1ee470a9K

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

This is MASSIVE!
The Marshall Islands has become the first country to launch a true Universal Basic Income programme! Absolutely amazing that it's finally been accomplished by a country through political will. #UBI

[Scott Santens @scottsantens]

BREAKING: Marshall Islands becomes the first country to launch a Universal Basic Income program. Every resident (about 33k people) will receive $200 every 3 months. This works out to being about 11% of GDP per capita. If the US did that percentage, the UBI would be about $770/mo.

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

Huge congratulations to @StephenDOBrien on his promotion to DCAO of Corporate Services in #Guelph. As a Councillor, I had the pleasure of working with Stephen when he was the City Clerk; his knowledge and professionalism always reached the highest standards. Big win for the city!

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

We're excited to share that Stephen O'Brien has accepted the role of Deputy CAO of Corporate Services. His first official day in this position will be Monday, September 29. https://t.co/s0LvMpn3Ev

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

Some folks: "We need a vacant land tax on homes in #Guelph to free up dwelling space and combat the housing crisis."

Experts in Australia: "Hold my beer."

[Shadow of Ezra @ShadowofEzra]

Experts in Australia are pushing for a new tax on spare bedrooms as a solution to the nation’s deepening housing crisis.

They argue that too many homes have more bedrooms than residents, creating a mismatch in housing supply.

By taxing unused rooms, they believe it would pressure people to downsize and free up more appropriately sized homes for others.

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

A small victory for tenants, perhaps, but an important one nevertheless.
Follow the rules. If you don't like the rules, don't play the game.

[GuelphToday @GuelphToday]

Guelph landlord fined $35,000 for ‘bad faith’ eviction https://t.co/mKWOow2MW1

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

Offering general tax breaks when the government is in a budgetary deficit is shortsighted fiscal management.
Either collect more revenue or decrease expenses.

[University of Guelph @uofg]

Today we recognize the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. It's a day to raise awareness about the ongoing violence and discrimination faced by the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. Learn more about how to be an ally: https://t.co/n4EHOK6U4e

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

Happy Cinco de Cuatro! 🥳
#CincoDeCuatro #May4th #IYKYK

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

Huge CONGRATULATIONS to my friend and former Wardmate @ORourke4Guelph for being elected as the new Liberal MP for Guelph! You’re going to continue representing our city on a much bigger stage, and I am so happy for you and your family. #Guelph certainly made the right choice!

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

My Three Laws of First-Past-The-Post Election Voting

✅ First Law [i.e. the Most Important Law]
People who do not believe in strategic voting simply do not understand strategy.

#Guelph #CdnPoli #CanadaVotes2025 #CanadaElection #StrategicVoting

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

Visit London today. Feeling especially grateful for #Guelph’s restrictive Election Sign Bylaw when I see the mess in this city.

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

My Three Laws of First-Past-The-Post Election Voting

✅ First Law [i.e. the Most Important Law]
People who do not believe in strategic voting simply do not understand strategy.

#Guelph #CdnPoli #CanadaVotes2025 #CanadaElection #StrategicVoting

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

You.
I. See. You.
🩵🩷
#TransVisibilityDay #TransVisibility #TDOV2025

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

On behalf of #Guelph residents, I thank in advance all Federal candidates and their teams for strictly adhering to both the letter and spirit of the city's election sign bylaw over the next few weeks, ensuring resident safety and community standards. 👍
https://t.co/YwMbjxHRNm

[Guelph Transit @guelphtransit]

Today #Guelph Transit is introducing two pilot programs to provide free rides for seniors and youth on specific days, with a $5 registered OnYourWay fare card. These programs will run until December 31, 2025.

For more information: https://t.co/ne0VAD6eSG

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

@scottsantens Scott, why do you think there's no talk about tax recapture of UBI money to help fund it? If I'm given $1000 and spend it, the gov't takes their 20% (or whatever). Then the place I spent it spends the $800 and the gov't takes 20%, etc. More UBI cheques = more incoming tax, right?

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

@V_SureshNaik The City wouldn't need to charge DCs if the province covered all those costs instead. Not likely to happen, but the province could decide to move forward with an Ontario-wide policy.

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

In #Guelph, who do you think should cover the $67K the City collects in Development Charges to contribute to the services and infrastructure needed as the City grows:
A) Only the people who purchase the new homes
B) All taxpayers in Guelph
C) All taxpayers in Ontario

[OREA @OREAinfo]

A new OREA & @abacusdataca poll released today found that prohibitive costs like development charges are pushing the dream of homeownership further out of reach for Ontarians. We need to cut these fees to bring affordability back home. https://t.co/GUzUvWcMRK

[Citizen Mark MacKinnon @guelphmark]

Here's a helpful video by the @cityofguelph that helps explain Development Charges and why they are vital to support a city's growth.
https://t.co/YfrP2Nc5Ke