Compare: Ward 2 Councillor

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Ward 2 Councillor: Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi and Sigmund Lee
Issue	Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi	Sigmund Lee
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Campaign site
Campaign site	hamidghehi.ca Hamidreza Kheirkhah Ghehi (opens in a new tab)	sigmundlee.com Sigmund Lee (opens in a new tab)

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

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