Meet Dhruv – Dhruv Shah for Ward 1

Together we can Make a Better Guelph for Our Children.

I am no different than you. I am a family man and I’d like to share with you a little bit about our life and why I am so passionate about this work.

My wife Kuntal and I, along with our son Anshul, immigrated to Canada in 2006. In 2016, we moved to Guelph and fell in love immediately. We decided this would be our home for the rest of our lives.

As my grandfather and father have both served in community services, as soon as we moved to Guelph, I was motivated to carry forward that legacy and have since volunteered for the growth of our community.

We have raised our family together right here in this community. My wife Kuntal works in Guelph General Hospital.

Our son Anshul will be going into 12th Grade this fall at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute. He loves playing his guitar and hopes to contribute musically to our community.

Our daughter Yesha will be going into 3rd Grade this fall at William C. Winegard. She is quite the budding artist, and loves to draw (as you can see).

Together we live every day as many of you and your families do, taking each day one at a time, helping our children and our friends nurture and grow, and experiencing the same struggles that we all share. (Kuntal and Anshul both regularly use our public transport systems, so I hear all about the problems which can be fixed) The decisions of our leaders, of our council, affect all of our lives directly. I have lived with this experience here in Guelph, and I understand the importance of the trust you put in your elected leaders.

All we want is a good life where we all share in equitable opportunities and where we can have the happiness to live and enjoy the lives that we wish.

We stand and strive for more affordable living for all of our families, along with better opportunities, safer communities, and greater health and happiness for all of us.

Together we can Make a Better Guelph for Our Children.

Testimonials

It is my greatest pleasure to share my experience working with Dhruv Shah during the 36th Guelph & District Multicultural Festival. As Host for the event, I had the opportunity to work directly with Dhruv as he was an exemplary first time Stage Manager. The execution of such an event requires teamwork, organization, and respectful enthusiasm to collaborate as a collective to implement a successful and memorable community event. His role required him to be flexible, yet sensitive to schedule changes if needed and encouragement for an inter-generational diverse lineup of talents over a 3day period. Dhruv welcomed the community with open arms and a heartfelt desire to ensure all participants experienced something special. He is a citizen who deeply cares and wishes to make an impact in all his collaborations.

It has been an honor and a pleasure to work with Dhruv on our Weekly Sunday Meal Table initiative in downtown Guelph. Over the past year, I have come to know Dhruv and his wife Kuntal and their family as they have all volunteered their time in support of our initiative. It is quite apparent how committed Dhruv is to understanding the Guelph community and the specific needs of our community members. This is demonstrated by his dedication to our program and also by his involvement in several other initiatives targeting poverty and homelessness throughout the City of Guelph. Dhruv not only wants to help with hands on involvement, but more importantly to listen and understand the issues impacting our community and to find ways to make positive change.
I am happy to endorse Dhruv Shah as an active member of our Guelph community poverty relief efforts.

Dhruv is in touch with all sectors of the Guelph community and as such is well positioned to represent them well in city council. He will care for his constitutes and will be a very strong voice for them.

Together we can Make a Better Guelph for Our Children.

Testimonials

Vote for Dhruv, and you vote for A Better Guelph
for Our Children.

ELECT Dhruv Shah for WARD 1

Together we can Make a Better Guelph for Our Children.

Testimonials

Vote for Dhruv, and you vote for A Better Guelph for Our Children.

ELECT Dhruv Shah for WARD 1

Vote for Dhruv, and you vote for A Better Guelph
for Our Children.