Same issues, same order, for each candidate. Where a candidate has not published on an issue, the cell says so. Current office holder first, then alphabetical by surname.
An empty cell means we looked and found nothing; it does not mean the candidate is against it.
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”
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”
“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”
Approve revised Official Plan and zoning changes for a Sabella Ridge Estates development on Yonge Street · For
Approve Official Plan and zoning changes for a Metroview Developments project and assign it servicing capacity · For
Send the Official Plan update and secondary plan report back to staff · For
Ask staff to report on a full secondary plan for Bathurst Street and Highway 7 · Against
Approve a revised Official Plan update timeline and a $2.04M project for two secondary plans along Highway 7 · For
Tell the Ontario Land Tribunal that Council does not support the Parkway Hotels redevelopment applications at Highway 7 and Leslie Street · For
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 · Against
Receive the staff report on deferring development charges for non-luxury rental buildings · For
Send the development charge deferral motion back to staff for more analysis, with a report by September 16 · Against
“Richmond Hill should establish a Community Safety and Crime Committee with resident representatives selected through an open process, similar to other City advisory committees.”
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”
No statement on traffic and roads on Domenic Bardari's campaign site.
Not on council this term
Parks and environment
Parks and environment
West
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”
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”
“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.”
No statement on youth and families on Domenic Bardari's campaign site.
Not on council this term
Local business
Local business
West
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…”
“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.”
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”
“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.”
David West
Domenic Bardari
Taxes and spending
Housing and development
Community safety
Traffic and roads
Parks and environment
Seniors
Youth and families
Local business
City services
Governance and accountability
Background and overall goals