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Richmond Hill Votes 2026
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43 candidates, 3 acclaimed

Every candidate, grouped by race in ballot order. Within each race: current office holder first, then alphabetical by surname.

Mayor

3 candidates · 1 seat

  • David West

    Mayor

    Incumbent · fourth term in a row on council

    We have made real progress, and I am committed to building on that momentum for the next four years.

    25 recorded votes: David West

  • Domenic Bardari

    Mayor

    retired City of Richmond Hill employee

    I will work for more equal investment in City parks across Richmond Hill, so that no area is overlooked.

    Taxes and spendingParks and environmentand 3 more issues

  • Holo Devnani

    Mayor

    No campaign website found

Regional and Local Councillor

3 candidates · 2 seats

  • Godwin Chan

    Regional and Local Councillor

    Incumbent · at least third term in a row on council

    Champion a new community police hub at Richmond Hill Centre to anchor local security.

    Community safetyTaxes and spendingand 3 more issues25 recorded votes: Godwin Chan

  • Joe DiPaola

    Regional and Local Councillor

    Incumbent · second term in a row on council

    Read what they say on their profile

    Community safetyTaxes and spendingand 2 more issues25 recorded votes: Joe DiPaola

  • Marco Coletta

    Regional and Local Councillor

    I oppose the Province's use of Minister's Zoning Orders that override local planning.

    Taxes and spendingHousing and developmentand 7 more issues

Ward 1 Councillor

4 candidates · 1 seat

  • Carol Davidson

    Ward 1 Councillor

    Incumbent · first term on council

    Traffic calming, road safety improvements, school zone safety, and advocacy for safer neighbourhoods.

    Taxes and spendingTraffic and roadsand 2 more issues25 recorded votes: Carol Davidson

  • Catherine Dell'Erba

    Ward 1 Councillor

    non-profit project coordination; head of a local homeschool education network

    I will advocate for additional frontline York Regional Police officers and greater neighbourhood visibility.

    Traffic and roadsCommunity safetyand 5 more issues

  • Raymond Dodaro

    Ward 1 Councillor

    No campaign website found

  • Giovanni Nardone

    Ward 1 Councillor

    owns and operates a small business serving clients throughout York Region

    I am committed to open communication, regular town halls, and being accessible to every Ward 1 resident.

    Taxes and spendingGovernance and accountabilityand 2 more issues

Ward 2 Councillor

5 candidates · 1 seat

  • Scott Thompson

    Ward 2 Councillor

    Incumbent · first term on council

    I believe every issue deserves to be examined on its own merits.

    Governance and accountability25 recorded votes: Scott Thompson

  • Muhammad Kermalli

    Ward 2 Councillor

    Founder of Skytek and Skailit

    Reducing congestion and improving transportation across our community.

    Housing and developmentTraffic and roadsand 3 more issues

  • Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi

    Ward 2 Councillor

    Real accountability means measurable results.

    Governance and accountabilityTaxes and spendingand 5 more issues

  • Sigmund Lee

    Ward 2 Councillor

    CPA and FCA (Ireland)

    Tax increases must be justified, manageable and tied to clear value for residents.

    Governance and accountabilityTaxes and spendingand 4 more issues

  • Tom Muench

    Ward 2 Councillor

    No campaign website found

Ward 3 Councillor

2 candidates · 1 seat

  • Castro Liu

    Ward 3 Councillor

    Incumbent · at least third term in a row on council

    Read what they say on their profile

    24 recorded votes: Castro Liu

  • Juni Yeung

    Ward 3 Councillor

    Read what they say on their profile

    City servicesHousing and developmentand 4 more issues

Ward 4 Councillor

5 candidates · 1 seat

  • Simon Cui

    Ward 4 Councillor

    Incumbent · first term on council

    Campaign site found, not yet read

    25 recorded votes: Simon Cui

  • Ahmad Amanullah

    Ward 4 Councillor

    facility and property management professional

    Protect and improve Mill Pond, parks, trails, mature trees, heritage areas and neighbourhood character.

    Governance and accountabilityParks and environmentand 3 more issues

  • Sharon Chisholm

    Ward 4 Councillor

    emergency management professional

    Richmond Hill has the potential to be more than a bedroom community.

    Housing and developmentParks and environmentand 2 more issues

  • Rose Weinberg

    Ward 4 Councillor

    author, entrepreneur, public speaker

    Read what they say on their profile

    Governance and accountability

  • Danny Yoon

    Ward 4 Councillor

    IT Professional

    We deserve better value for the taxes we pay.

    Taxes and spendingCommunity safetyand 3 more issues

Ward 5 Councillor

8 candidates · 1 seat

  • Karen Cilevitz

    Ward 5 Councillor

    Incumbent · at least third term in a row on council

    Read what they say on their profile

    Taxes and spendingHousing and developmentand 2 more issues25 recorded votes: Karen Cilevitz

  • Ray Behroozian

    Ward 5 Councillor

    entrepreneur and real estate investor

    Advocate for a property tax freeze for seniors and pensioners.

    Taxes and spendingCommunity safetyand 5 more issues

  • Yuliya Benedziktavich

    Ward 5 Councillor

    small business owner and entrepreneur

    Read what they say on their profile

    Traffic and roadsCommunity safetyand 4 more issues

  • Alex Jafari

    Ward 5 Councillor

    Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional

    Focus on maintenance and modernization of playgrounds, splash pads, sports fields and neighbourhood parks.

    SeniorsParks and environmentand 7 more issues

  • Ali Mahboub-Shadkhou

    Ward 5 Councillor

    No campaign website found

  • Vera Murano

    Ward 5 Councillor

    real estate broker

    Under 10 minutes for bus frequency on all core routes.

    Taxes and spendingTransitand 5 more issues

  • Marty Paulin

    Ward 5 Councillor

    Bell Canada Technical Support Management retiree

    Traffic mitigation planning is a must for congested thoroughfares.

    Traffic and roadsLocal businessand 5 more issues

  • Richard Rupp

    Ward 5 Councillor

    My plan is to attract new businesses and help local businesses grow.

    Community safetyLocal businessand 3 more issues

Ward 6 Councillor

3 candidates · 1 seat

  • Michael Shiu

    Ward 6 Councillor

    Incumbent · first term on council

    Describes past council work; no new platform found.

    24 recorded votes: Michael Shiu

  • Hasti Anasory

    Ward 6 Councillor

    real estate broker and business owner

    Development must be supported by the infrastructure and services our growing population needs.

    Youth and familiesHousing and developmentand 1 more issue

  • Andrew Mendonca

    Ward 6 Councillor

    engineer by background

    Read what they say on their profile

    Housing and developmentTaxes and spendingand 2 more issues

York Region DSB Trustee, Wards 1, 2, 4

2 candidates · 1 seat

  • Robert Kolosowski

    York Region DSB Trustee, Wards 1, 2, 4

    Incumbent · first term on the board

    Read what they say on their profile

    Youth and familiesGovernance and accountability

  • Nicole Nikolaidis

    York Region DSB Trustee, Wards 1, 2, 4

    All children gain the skills they need to succeed.

    Youth and families

York Region DSB Trustee, Wards 3, 5, 6

3 candidates · 1 seat

  • Cindy Liang

    York Region DSB Trustee, Wards 3, 5, 6

    Incumbent · second term in a row on the board

    No campaign website found

  • Carol Chan

    York Region DSB Trustee, Wards 3, 5, 6

    No campaign website found

  • Sadra Nasseri

    York Region DSB Trustee, Wards 3, 5, 6

    works at the municipal level of government

    Maintain clear communication with parents by responding to phone calls and emails in a timely manner.

    Youth and familiesGovernance and accountabilityand 1 more issue

York Catholic DSB Trustee

Acclaimed · no vote will be held

  • Joseph Dimeo

    York Catholic DSB Trustee

    Incumbent · first term on the board

    No campaign website found

  • Maria Iafrate

    York Catholic DSB Trustee

    Incumbent · second term in a row on the board

    No campaign website found

Conseil scolaire Viamonde

Acclaimed · no vote will be held

Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir

2 candidates · 1 seat

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