What they say
Describes past council work; no new platform found.
On council
24 recorded votes located
Most motions pass without a recorded vote. These are the recorded votes we found, not a complete history.
Taxes and spending
Taxes and spending4 votesReopen Council's September 2024 decision on the committee for the 2025 capital budget
Carried 7-1
Revise the timing of key indoor recreation and park projects
Carried 8-1
Set the 2024 tax increase target at up to 3%, not counting the asset sustainability levy
Carried 5-3
Approve the rest of the 2024 budget strategy
Carried 8-0
Housing and development
Housing and development9 votesDefer City development charges on non-luxury rental buildings to match York Region (rentals kept at least 40 years), with 5% of units at affordable rents for 20 years
Failed 1-8
Receive the staff report on deferring development charges for non-luxury rental buildings
Carried 9-0
Send the development charge deferral motion back to staff for more analysis, with a report by September 16
Failed 3-6
Tell the Ontario Land Tribunal that Council does not support the Parkway Hotels redevelopment applications at Highway 7 and Leslie Street
Carried 8-1
Ask staff to report on a full secondary plan for Bathurst Street and Highway 7
Failed 1-8
Approve a revised Official Plan update timeline and a $2.04M project for two secondary plans along Highway 7
Carried 9-0
Send the Official Plan update and secondary plan report back to staff
Carried 8-1
Approve Official Plan and zoning changes for a Metroview Developments project and assign it servicing capacity
Carried 9-0
Approve revised Official Plan and zoning changes for a Sabella Ridge Estates development on Yonge Street
Carried 7-1
Community safety
Community safety1 votePay York Regional Police for up to five more CCTV cameras, about $20,000 each
Carried 9-0
City services
City services8 votesEnd recycling pickup at super mailboxes in January 2026 instead of 2027
Failed 4-5
Receive the staff report on changes to Blue Box recycling
Carried 9-0
Keep recycling pickup at City buildings from January 2026
Carried 8-1
Keep recycling pickup for downtown businesses in the business improvement area
Carried 9-0
Charge downtown businesses in the business improvement area a $365 waste fee in 2026
Carried 6-3
End recycling pickup at super mailboxes on 1 January 2027
Carried 5-4
End recycling pickup for places of worship, non-profits and daycares from January 2026
Carried 8-1
End all garbage and recycling pickup for industrial and commercial properties outside the business improvement area from January 2026
Carried 9-0
Governance and accountability
Governance and accountability1 voteMove the City's corporate communications away from X (Twitter)
Failed 4-5
Other
Other1 voteConsult the public on a proposed radio antenna system
Carried 9-0
Motions moved or seconded
Moving or seconding a motion is not the same as the final vote on it.
What they say they did on council
Michael Shiu campaign, key council actions page · read 5 October 2026
“I brought forward a motion directing staff to report back, in advance of the next operating budget process, with a comprehensive review of the City's Windrow Program.”
“In response to concerns raised by residents, I brought forward a motion requesting that the proposed Radio-Communication Application for 120 West Beaver Creek Road be referred back to staff to investigate the possibility of relocating the proposed radio-communication and broadcasting antenna system, with a report back to Council at a future meeting.”
“I brought forward a motion to accelerate the preparation of a comprehensive Secondary Plan for the East Beaver Creek Road and Highway 7 area, directing staff to begin the planning process earlier and establish a long-term vision for this important growth area.”
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Michael Shiu campaign, key council actions page · read 5 October 2026“I brought forward a Member Motion regarding municipal support considerations related to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) Long-Term Request for Proposals (LT2) process and a proposed energy infrastructure project in Richmond Hill.”
Michael Shiu campaign, key council actions page · read 5 October 2026“I proposed a motion to enhance privacy protections for residents participating in Council meetings by ensuring that only the residents’ name and Ward number, or for non-residents, the name and municipality, would appear in publicly available Council agendas and minutes.”
Michael Shiu campaign, accomplishments page · read 5 October 2026“Assisted neighbours in establishing a Neighbourhood Watch Program to strengthen neighbourhood safety and community partnerships.”
Michael Shiu campaign, accomplishments page · read 5 October 2026“Coordinated with York Regional Police to conduct Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessments to enhance security around residential properties.”
Michael Shiu campaign, accomplishments page · read 5 October 2026“Secured traffic signal timing adjustments at Mural Street and 16th Avenue to reduce congestion and improve traffic operations.”
Michael Shiu campaign, accomplishments page · read 5 October 2026“Championed traffic calming initiatives throughout Ward 6 while advocating for the removal of measures that neighbours found ineffective or unpopular.”
Michael Shiu campaign, accomplishments page · read 5 October 2026“Successfully secured the installation of a library kiosk at Ed Sackfield Arena, making library services and resources more accessible and convenient for the community.”
Michael Shiu campaign, accomplishments page · read 5 October 2026“Organized volunteers to clear fallen leaves from storm drains, helping reduce localized flooding and improve drainage.”
Michael Shiu campaign, meet michael page · read 5 October 2026“I have personally responded to every email and phone call I have received because I believe every neighbour deserves to be heard and every concern deserves attention.”
Michael Shiu campaign, meet michael page · read 5 October 2026“Every year, I have proudly hosted three to four community events that bring neighbours together, celebrate our diversity, and strengthen the connections that make Ward 6 such a wonderful place to live.”
Background, in their words
“Serving as your Councillor has been my full-time commitment over the past four years.” “As a former journalist with one of Canada's largest multicultural media organizations, I learned that effective leadership begins with listening.” Michael Shiu campaign, meet michael 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. Council record: 24 recorded votes from 10 meetings. Not a complete history. Press search: not done yet. Last reviewed 6 October 2026.