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Karen Farbridge

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Urban Connector, Karen Farbridge & Associates

Dr. Karen Farbridge is the former mayor Guelph. During her 17 years in municipal politics, 11 of them as mayor, Karen successfully championed the integration of sustainability principles and citizen engagement into the city’s approach to city planning and development.  She was an early advocate for the role of local government in community energy planning.  Her integrated approach to sustainability embraces four pillars: economic opportunity and prosperity, social justice and well-being, environmental stewardship, and culture.  She is currently President of Karen Farbridge & Associates Ltd. and serves as the Chair of the QUEST (Quality Urban Energy Systems of Tomorrow) Ontario Caucus.

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