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Mayor: David West, Domenic Bardari and Holo Devnani
Issue	David West Incumbent · fourth term in a row on council	Domenic Bardari	Holo Devnani
Taxes and spending
Taxes and spending	No position on taxes and spending found. David West's site describes past council work on it: “Kept tax rate increases low despite significant financial pressures on the Richmond Hill and York Region budgets and eliminated the draw on City reserves” David West campaign · read 5 October 2026 Council record on this issue: 4 votes Set the 2024 tax increase target at up to 3%, not counting the asset sustainability levy Approve the rest of the 2024 budget strategy Reopen Council's September 2024 decision on the committee for the 2025 capital budget Revise the timing of key indoor recreation and park projects David West's full council record	“I will work to keep property tax increases low, demand better value for every dollar and improve financial accountability at City Hall.” Domenic Bardari campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Holo Devnani has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Housing and development
Housing and development	No position on housing and development found. David West's site describes past council work on it: “Advocated for and secured $39.1 million from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund, enabling the creation of more than 1,000 rental units, 200 of which are affordable, to increase attainable housing choices” David West campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Oversaw the new Official Plan, the first since 2010, and the Comprehensive Zoning By-law review replacing decades-old zoning by-laws and incorporating the latest provincial growth plans and legislative requirements” David West campaign · read 5 October 2026 Council record on this issue: 9 votes Approve revised Official Plan and zoning changes for a Sabella Ridge Estates development on Yonge Street Approve Official Plan and zoning changes for a Metroview Developments project and assign it servicing capacity Send the Official Plan update and secondary plan report back to staff Ask staff to report on a full secondary plan for Bathurst Street and Highway 7 Approve a revised Official Plan update timeline and a $2.04M project for two secondary plans along Highway 7 Tell the Ontario Land Tribunal that Council does not support the Parkway Hotels redevelopment applications at Highway 7 and Leslie Street Defer 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 Receive the staff report on deferring development charges for non-luxury rental buildings Send the development charge deferral motion back to staff for more analysis, with a report by September 16 David West's full council record	No statement on housing and development on Domenic Bardari's campaign site. Not on council this term	Holo Devnani has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Community safety
Community safety	No position on community safety found. David West's site describes past council work on it: “Supported York Region Police’s AutoGuard program which has significantly reduced car theft.” David West campaign · read 5 October 2026 Council record on this issue: 1 vote Pay York Regional Police for up to five more CCTV cameras, about $20,000 each David West's full council record	“Richmond Hill should establish a Community Safety and Crime Committee with resident representatives selected through an open process, similar to other City advisory committees.” Domenic Bardari campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Holo Devnani has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Traffic and roads
Traffic and roads	No position on traffic and roads found. David West's site describes past council work on it: “Implemented the Traffic Operations Strategy which introduced traffic calming and management measures for some Richmond Hill streets with more to be added as needed in the future” David West campaign · read 5 October 2026	No statement on traffic and roads on Domenic Bardari's campaign site. Not on council this term	Holo Devnani has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Parks and environment
Parks and environment	No position on parks and environment found. David West's site describes past council work on it: “Advocated for the establishment of a solar panel pilot project in the city to accelerate our Community Energy and Emissions Program goal of making Richmond Hill a net zero carbon community” David West campaign · read 5 October 2026 Council record on this issue: 1 vote Revise the timing of key indoor recreation and park projects David West's full council record	“I will work for more equal investment in City parks across Richmond Hill, so that no area is overlooked.” Domenic Bardari campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Holo Devnani has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Seniors
Seniors	No position on seniors found. David West's site describes past council work on it: “Through my strong advocacy, long-term care homes at Mon Sheong, Carefirst, and Schlegel Villages are moving forward so we can provide more housing and care for our seniors in Richmond Hill” David West campaign · read 5 October 2026 “We implemented the Age Friendly Community Strategy to make our community a better and more accessible community for our older adult population” David West campaign · read 5 October 2026	“I will work to increase Richmond Hill’s Seniors’ Tax Assistance Grant so that seniors on fixed incomes receive more meaningful support in managing municipal costs and remaining in their homes.” Domenic Bardari campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Holo Devnani has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Youth and families
Youth and families	No position on youth and families found. David West's site describes past council work on it: “In an effort to engage our youth, implemented the Mayor for a Day program with plans for more youth engagement in the new term” David West campaign · read 5 October 2026	No statement on youth and families on Domenic Bardari's campaign site. Not on council this term	Holo Devnani has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Local business
Local business	No position on local business found. David West's site describes past council work on it: “Worked to establish the Sustainability Transition Accelerator of Canada (STAC) in partnership with the United Nations University, helping our local businesses accelerate great ideas and bring those initiatives to market…” David West campaign · read 5 October 2026	No statement on local business on Domenic Bardari's campaign site. Not on council this term	Holo Devnani has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
City services
City services	No statement on city services on David West's campaign site. Council record on this issue: 8 votes End recycling pickup at super mailboxes in January 2026 instead of 2027 Receive the staff report on changes to Blue Box recycling Keep recycling pickup at City buildings from January 2026 Keep recycling pickup for downtown businesses in the business improvement area Charge downtown businesses in the business improvement area a $365 waste fee in 2026 End recycling pickup at super mailboxes on 1 January 2027 End recycling pickup for places of worship, non-profits and daycares from January 2026 End all garbage and recycling pickup for industrial and commercial properties outside the business improvement area from January 2026 David West's full council record	“I will pursue the elimination of cat and dog licensing fees, review Animal Services By-law 22-25, and examine how Richmond Hill can provide more responsive local animal services.” Domenic Bardari campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Holo Devnani has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Governance and accountability
Governance and accountability	No position on governance and accountability found. David West's site describes past council work on it: “Restored civility to Council after a challenging previous term by asking all Council members to sign a Council Pledge at the beginning of the term, fostering a more constructive and respectful environment” David West campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Reinstated the Committee of the Whole meetings to allow the public more access to their local government” David West campaign · read 5 October 2026 Council record on this issue: 1 vote Move the City's corporate communications away from X (Twitter) David West's full council record	No statement on governance and accountability on Domenic Bardari's campaign site. Not on council this term	Holo Devnani has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Background and overall goals
Background and overall goals	“I have focused on ensuring City Hall remains accountable and transparent with Council working well together for our community.” David West campaign · read 5 October 2026	“Richmond Hill should move municipal permits for new medical and dental clinics more quickly, helping residents gain faster access to essential care and helping qualified healthcare providers open their doors sooner.” Domenic Bardari campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	Holo Devnani has no campaign website we could find. Not on council this term
Campaign site
Campaign site	votedavidwest.ca David West (opens in a new tab)	domenicformayor.ca Domenic Bardari (opens in a new tab)	No campaign website found

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