Compare: Ward 2 Councillor

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Ward 2 Councillor: Muhammad Kermalli, Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi and Sigmund Lee
Issue	Muhammad Kermalli	Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi	Sigmund Lee
Taxes and spending
Taxes and spending	No statement on taxes and spending on Muhammad Kermalli's campaign site.	“Maintain strict oversight on the city's 28% portion of property tax, scrutinize spending for real ROI, and make decision-making clear and accessible.” Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi… · read 5 October 2026	“Tax increases must be justified, manageable and tied to clear value for residents.” Sigmund Lee campaign · read 5 October 2026 “A line-by-line review of major spending pressures and non-essential commitments.” Sigmund Lee campaign · read 5 October 2026 “I am running because Richmond Hill needs a change in how it makes financial decisions.” Sigmund Lee campaign · read 5 October 2026
Housing and development
Housing and development	“Balancing growth, affordability, and quality of life.” Muhammad Kermalli campaign · read 5 October 2026	“Ensure infrastructure (roads, parks, schools, transit) keeps pace with population growth while protecting established neighbourhood character and housing diversity.” Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi… · read 5 October 2026	“Development should respect infrastructure capacity, community needs and long-term planning.” Sigmund Lee campaign · read 5 October 2026
Community safety
Community safety	“Safer streets, safer neighbourhoods, stronger communities.” Muhammad Kermalli campaign · read 5 October 2026	“Strengthen community safety initiatives through evidence-based coordination between residents, municipal services, and York Regional Police.” Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi… · read 5 October 2026	“Compassion and public safety must go together.” Sigmund Lee campaign · read 5 October 2026 “I would help interested residents connect with York Regional Police and available community-safety resources, and work to improve communication among residents, Council and police.” Sigmund Lee campaign · read 5 October 2026
Traffic and roads
Traffic and roads	“Reducing congestion and improving transportation across our community.” Muhammad Kermalli campaign · read 5 October 2026	“Advocate for safer residential streets, traffic-calming near school zones, data-driven intersection timing, and active collaboration with York Region to reduce congestion.” Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi… · read 5 October 2026	“Use speed cushions and other traffic-calming tools where the evidence and location support them.” Sigmund Lee campaign · read 5 October 2026
Parks and environment
Parks and environment	“Protecting the green spaces that make Richmond Hill special.” Muhammad Kermalli campaign · read 5 October 2026	“Protect and upgrade existing parks, green trails, and recreation facilities to support healthy, connected, and family-friendly Ward 2 neighborhoods.” Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi… · read 5 October 2026	No statement on parks and environment on Sigmund Lee's campaign site.
Local business
Local business	“Support local businesses thrive and create opportunities.” Muhammad Kermalli campaign · read 5 October 2026	“Establish a single point-of-contact concierge for small businesses, streamline municipal permits, and partner with the Board of Trade to foster local jobs.” Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi… · read 5 October 2026	“Along appropriate sections of the Yonge Street corridor, Richmond Hill should explore allowing additional residential height when a development provides substantial, usable and protected commercial or employment space…” Sigmund Lee campaign · read 5 October 2026
Governance and accountability
Governance and accountability	No statement on governance and accountability on Muhammad Kermalli's campaign site.	“When you contact our office with a Ward 2 concern, you will receive a direct update identifying the exact department and person responsible for follow-up within 48 hours.” Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi… · read 5 October 2026 “Real accountability means measurable results.” Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi… · read 5 October 2026	“A confidential channel allowing employees to identify duplicated work, outdated procedures and unnecessary administrative steps, with the option to submit ideas anonymously.” Sigmund Lee campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Examine whether the two-step Committee of the Whole and Council process continues to provide sufficient value.” Sigmund Lee campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Clear reporting on Council compensation, expenses and decisions affecting public money.” Sigmund Lee campaign · read 5 October 2026 “If elected, my commitment is to personally knock on doors across Ward 2 at least two or three times during my four-year term.” Sigmund Lee campaign · read 5 October 2026
Background and overall goals
Background and overall goals	“Bringing people together and strengthening community connections.” Muhammad Kermalli campaign · read 5 October 2026	No statement on other topics on Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi's campaign site.	No statement on other topics on Sigmund Lee's campaign site.
Campaign site
Campaign site	muhammadkermalli.com Muhammad Kermalli (opens in a new tab)	hamidghehi.ca Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi (opens in a new tab)	sigmundlee.com Sigmund Lee (opens in a new tab)

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