 Van Hellemond remained director of officiating until July 2004 when he resigned due to pressure from Colin Campbell over gambling issues.On September 3, 2010 Van Hellemond declared he would run for Ward Two City Councillor during the October 25, 2010 Guelph municipal election in the city of Guelph, Ontario.On October 25, 2010 Van Hellemond was elected to Ward Two, winning with 29.86% of the vote over both incumbents.