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Richmond Hill Votes 2026
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What they say

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

Housing and development

I will support changing all future council elections in Richmond Hill to Ranked choice voting.

Governance and accountability

By issue

From the candidate's campaign site, read 5 October 2026. Marco Coletta campaign, city planning page · read 5 October 2026

Taxes and spending

Marco Coletta campaign, finances taxes page · read 5 October 2026
  • “I will ask for a review of all emergency and contingency funds to make sure they are adequate to the city's future needs and are being managed and invested correctly.”

  • “I will advocate for every Richmond Hill resident to receive an annual property tax breakdown showing exactly how their individual tax dollars are invested in services like roads, parks, public safety, recreation, and libraries.”

    annual

Housing and development

  • “I will support practical solutions, including rent-to-own opportunities, more purpose-built rental housing, and measures to discourage vacant residential properties.”

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

Community safety

Marco Coletta campaign, community development and safety page · read 5 October 2026
  • “I will support neighbourhood-based policing that builds trust between officers and residents through community engagement, and stronger local partnerships and support the following,”

Traffic and roads

Marco Coletta campaign, transportation parking page · read 5 October 2026
  • “It's time to finally build an overpass at the Elgin Mill Rd train tracks.”

Parks and environment

  • “I will oppose development that threatens our conservation lands and work to protect this natural legacy for future generations.”

  • “I will support installing solar panels on City buildings wherever it is economically practical, beginning with Richmond Green, helping reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions”

    beginning with Richmond Green

Seniors

Marco Coletta campaign, finances taxes page · read 5 October 2026
  • “I will advocate for a provincial program that allows eligible seniors who own and live in their principal residence to freeze or defer municipal property tax increases until the home is sold or transferred.”

Local business

  • “I'll work to attract new businesses, create local jobs, strengthen our commercial tax base, and help keep residential property taxes affordable.”

Transit

Marco Coletta campaign, transportation parking page · read 5 October 2026
  • “I will support returning the YRT and VIVA to a public service operated by the region alone”

Governance and accountability

Marco Coletta campaign, local democracy page · read 5 October 2026
  • “I will support permanently returning public council meetings to evening hours, allowing more public participation and voices to be heard.”

    permanently

  • “I will support changing all future council elections in Richmond Hill to Ranked choice voting.”

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Background, in their words

“I am a lifelong resident of Richmond Hill.” “I've been a provincial candidate twice.” Marco Coletta campaign, home page · read 5 October 2026

About our research on this candidate

On the City's certified list, checked 24 August 2026. Campaign site read in full on 5 October 2026. Not on council this term. Press search: not done yet. Last reviewed 6 October 2026.

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