Compare: Ward 2 Councillor

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Ward 2 Councillor: Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi, Sigmund Lee and Tom Muench
Issue	Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi	Sigmund Lee	Tom Muench
Taxes and spending
Taxes and spending	“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	Tom Muench has no campaign website we could find.
Housing and development
Housing and development	“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	Tom Muench has no campaign website we could find.
Community safety
Community safety	“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	Tom Muench has no campaign website we could find.
Traffic and roads
Traffic and roads	“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	Tom Muench has no campaign website we could find.
Parks and environment
Parks and environment	“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.	Tom Muench has no campaign website we could find.
Local business
Local business	“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	Tom Muench has no campaign website we could find.
Governance and accountability
Governance and accountability	“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	Tom Muench has no campaign website we could find.
Campaign site
Campaign site	hamidghehi.ca Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi (opens in a new tab)	sigmundlee.com Sigmund Lee (opens in a new tab)	No campaign website found

None of these candidates has published on: Seniors, Youth and families, Transit, City services.

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