Compare: Ward 4 Councillor

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Ward 4 Councillor: Ahmad Amanullah and Sharon Chisholm
Issue	Ahmad Amanullah	Sharon Chisholm
Housing and development
Housing and development	“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	“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
Traffic and roads
Traffic and roads	“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	No statement on traffic and roads on Sharon Chisholm's campaign site.
Parks and environment
Parks and environment	“Protect and improve Mill Pond, parks, trails, mature trees, heritage areas and neighbourhood character.” Ahmad Amanullah campaign · read 5 October 2026	“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
Local business
Local business	No statement on local business on Ahmad Amanullah's campaign site.	“Stronger support for local businesses and cultural initiatives” Sharon Chisholm campaign · read 5 October 2026
City services
City services	“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	No statement on city services on Sharon Chisholm's campaign site.
Governance and accountability
Governance and accountability	“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	“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
Background and overall goals
Background and overall goals	No statement on other topics on Ahmad Amanullah's campaign site.	“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
Campaign site
Campaign site	ahmadrh.ca Ahmad Amanullah (opens in a new tab)	sharonchisholm.com Sharon Chisholm (opens in a new tab)

None of these candidates has published on: Taxes and spending, Community safety, Seniors, Youth and families, Transit.

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