Compare: Ward 4 Councillor

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Ward 4 Councillor: Simon Cui and Danny Yoon
Issue	Simon Cui Incumbent · first term on council	Danny Yoon
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	“For years, residents have paid increasingly high property taxes, yet many feel that the quality of city services has not kept pace.” Danny Yoon campaign · read 5 October 2026 “One of my most important goals as your Councillor will be to reduce the property-tax burden on Richmond Hill residents.” Danny Yoon campaign · read 5 October 2026 “I will work to improve efficiency at City Hall, eliminate wasteful spending, and pursue every reasonable opportunity to reduce the tax burden on residents.” Danny Yoon campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Where changes require action from the provincial or federal governments, I will advocate strongly on behalf of Richmond Hill taxpayers.” Danny Yoon campaign · read 5 October 2026 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	No statement on housing and development on Danny Yoon's campaign site. 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	“My highest priority is keeping our neighbourhoods safe.” Danny Yoon campaign · read 5 October 2026 “I will bring that experience to Richmond Hill and work with residents, York Regional Police, the City, and other levels of government to develop practical solutions that make our neighbourhoods safer.” Danny Yoon campaign · read 5 October 2026 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	No statement on parks and environment on Danny Yoon's campaign site. Not on council this term
Seniors
Seniors	Simon Cui's campaign site has not been read yet.	“Our seniors have spent their lives contributing to our country, our economy, and our communities.” Danny Yoon campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term
Youth and families
Youth and families	Simon Cui's campaign site has not been read yet.	“Our city needs stronger programs for children, youth, families, and seniors.” Danny Yoon campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term
Local business
Local business	Simon Cui's campaign site has not been read yet.	“Danny is committed to supporting local businesses, strengthening the local economy, and helping create an environment where businesses can grow and succeed.” Danny Yoon 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	No statement on city services on Danny Yoon'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	No statement on governance and accountability on Danny Yoon's campaign site. Not on council this term
Background and overall goals
Background and overall goals	Simon Cui's campaign site has not been read yet.	“I will bring modern IT solutions, including responsible use of AI, to City Hall to improve services, increase efficiency and productivity, reduce unnecessary spending, and make our city government more transparent and…” Danny Yoon campaign · read 5 October 2026 Not on council this term
Campaign site
Campaign site	simoncui.ca Simon Cui (opens in a new tab)	dannyyoon.ca Danny Yoon (opens in a new tab)

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