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Richmond Hill Votes 2026
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What they say

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

Parks and environment

Track issues with City departments and keep residents informed about progress and next steps.

Governance and accountability

By issue

From the candidate's campaign site, read 5 October 2026. Alex Jafari campaign, priorities page · read 5 October 2026

Taxes and spending

  • “Scrutinize spending, improve transparent reporting and focus municipal resources on services and infrastructure that residents rely on.”

Housing and development

  • “Plan growth alongside roads, transit, utilities, parks, community facilities and the infrastructure required to support neighbourhoods.”

Traffic and roads

  • “Address neighbourhood speeding, school-zone safety, unsafe crossings, congestion and long-term transportation needs.”

Parks and environment

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

Seniors

  • “Support better lighting, safer crossings, sidewalk maintenance, benches and accessibility around community facilities and parks.”

  • “Support daytime programming, social activities and technology-learning opportunities that help seniors stay connected.”

Youth and families

  • “Review opportunities to improve access to swimming, skating, recreation and summer programming for children and families.”

  • “Support partnerships that expand youth volunteering, leadership, technology, sports and career-development opportunities.”

Local business

  • “Support a municipal environment that recognizes the needs of local businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs and employers.”

City services

  • “Maintain effective parks, recreation, neighbourhood services and accessible municipal service delivery for residents of every generation.”

Governance and accountability

Alex Jafari campaign, home page · read 5 October 2026
  • “Clear communication, transparent decisions and measurable follow-through so residents know what is happening with the issues they raise.”

  • “Track issues with City departments and keep residents informed about progress and next steps.”

Background and overall goals

  • “Support easier phone and in-person access for residents who may not want to rely exclusively on online services.”

Nothing found yet on: Community safety, Transit.

Background, in their words

Alex Jafari campaign, about page · read 5 October 2026

  • “Alex Jafari is a Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional with more than 25 years of professional leadership experience in engineering, construction, infrastructure, project management and business.”

  • “His career has included work supporting complex projects and major infrastructure initiatives in Ontario.”

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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