Compare: Ward 4 Councillor

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Ward 4 Councillor: Simon Cui, Ahmad Amanullah and Sharon Chisholm
Issue	Simon Cui Incumbent · first term on council	Ahmad Amanullah	Sharon Chisholm
Taxes and spending
Taxes and spending	Simon Cui's campaign site has not been read yet. 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 Simon Cui's full council record	No statement on taxes and spending on Ahmad Amanullah's campaign site. Not on council this term	No statement on taxes and spending on Sharon Chisholm's campaign site. Not on council this term
Housing and development
Housing and development	Simon Cui's campaign site has not been read yet. 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 Simon Cui's full council record	“Neither “development at any cost” nor “no development.” Major growth should be considered alongside roads, traffic, stormwater, parks, services and community infrastructure.” Ahmad Amanullah campaign · read 5 October 2026 “4b) Publish major development information clearly for residents.” Ahmad Amanullah campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	“Thoughtful development that respects neighbourhood character” Sharon Chisholm campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Infrastructure planning that keeps pace with growth” Sharon Chisholm campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term
Community safety
Community safety	Simon Cui's campaign site has not been read yet. Council record on this issue: 1 vote Pay York Regional Police for up to five more CCTV cameras, about $20,000 each Simon Cui's full council record	No statement on community safety on Ahmad Amanullah's campaign site. Not on council this term	No statement on community safety on Sharon Chisholm's campaign site. Not on council this term
Traffic and roads
Traffic and roads	Simon Cui's campaign site has not been read yet.	“Evidence-based traffic calming, safer crossings and school zones, pedestrian improvements, better winter maintenance accountability, and before/after measurement to determine whether interventions actually work.” Ahmad Amanullah campaign · read 5 October 2026 “2a) Identify and prioritize deteriorating roads and sidewalks.” Ahmad Amanullah campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	No statement on traffic and roads on Sharon Chisholm's campaign site. Not on council this term
Parks and environment
Parks and environment	Simon Cui's campaign site has not been read yet. Council record on this issue: 1 vote Revise the timing of key indoor recreation and park projects Simon Cui's full council record	“Protect and improve Mill Pond, parks, trails, mature trees, heritage areas and neighbourhood character.” Ahmad Amanullah campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	“Increasing tree planting across Richmond Hill to improve air quality and reduce urban heat” Sharon Chisholm campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Reducing excessive hard surfaces, such as full-yard parking pads, to preserve green space and improve drainage” Sharon Chisholm campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term
Local business
Local business	Simon Cui's campaign site has not been read yet.	No statement on local business on Ahmad Amanullah's campaign site. Not on council this term	“Stronger support for local businesses and cultural initiatives” Sharon Chisholm campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term
City services
City services	Simon Cui's campaign site has not been read yet. 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 Simon Cui's full council record	“Better-maintained roads, sidewalks, drainage, parks and municipal assets; preventive maintenance before expensive deterioration; and public tracking of Ward 4 capital projects.” Ahmad Amanullah campaign · read 5 October 2026 “3b) Prioritize preventative maintenance of City assets.” Ahmad Amanullah campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	No statement on city services on Sharon Chisholm's campaign site. Not on council this term
Governance and accountability
Governance and accountability	Simon Cui's campaign site has not been read yet. Council record on this issue: 1 vote Move the City's corporate communications away from X (Twitter) Simon Cui's full council record	“A Ward 4 infrastructure dashboard, service-performance scorecard, annual accountability report, regular town halls and public reporting showing what was promised, what was completed, what it cost and what was delayed.” Ahmad Amanullah campaign · read 5 October 2026 “1a) Publish a Ward 4 Infrastructure Dashboard.” Ahmad Amanullah campaign · read 5 October 2026 “5b) Publish an annual Ward 4 Accountability Report.” Ahmad Amanullah campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term	“Being a councillor is a full-time job, and Sharon will treat it that way.” Sharon Chisholm campaign · read 5 October 2026 “I am committed to transparent leadership, accountability, and long-term decision-making that benefits the entire community.” Sharon Chisholm campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term
Background and overall goals
Background and overall goals	Simon Cui's campaign site has not been read yet.	No statement on other topics on Ahmad Amanullah's campaign site. Not on council this term	“She will advocate for: More community events, public spaces, and local programming” Sharon Chisholm campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Richmond Hill has the potential to be more than a bedroom community.” Sharon Chisholm campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Supporting sustainable planning practices that balance growth with environmental responsibility” Sharon Chisholm campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Walkable, community-focused design” Sharon Chisholm campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term
Campaign site
Campaign site	simoncui.ca Simon Cui (opens in a new tab)	ahmadrh.ca Ahmad Amanullah (opens in a new tab)	sharonchisholm.com Sharon Chisholm (opens in a new tab)

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