Compare: Ward 5 Councillor

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Ward 5 Councillor: Ali Mahboub-Shadkhou and Richard Rupp
Issue	Ali Mahboub-Shadkhou	Richard Rupp
Taxes and spending
Taxes and spending	Ali Mahboub-Shadkhou has no campaign website we could find.	“Richmond Hill has an affordability problem.” Richard Rupp campaign · read 5 October 2026
Community safety
Community safety	Ali Mahboub-Shadkhou has no campaign website we could find.	“If elected, I will work closely with York Regional Police to push for increased police presence where it’s needed the most, and hold community safety meetings so we can all speak directly with police and get real…” Richard Rupp campaign · read 5 October 2026 “I believe I have the strongest relationships of anyone on Council with our two local MPPs and our two Members of Parliament.” Richard Rupp campaign · read 5 October 2026
Traffic and roads
Traffic and roads	Ali Mahboub-Shadkhou has no campaign website we could find.	“As a Father, I’m concerned by the rise in e-scooter injuries among children and if I’m elected your next Ward 5 Councillor, I’ll make sure the rules are enforced, both for the protection of our children and the…” Richard Rupp campaign · read 5 October 2026
Local business
Local business	Ali Mahboub-Shadkhou has no campaign website we could find.	“My plan is to attract new businesses and help local businesses grow.” Richard Rupp campaign · read 5 October 2026
Governance and accountability
Governance and accountability	Ali Mahboub-Shadkhou has no campaign website we could find.	“I will bring Town Halls and Public Forums to Ward 5 so I can discuss with you what is being debated in Council and bring back your ideas and concerns.” Richard Rupp campaign · read 5 October 2026 “Even now in Richmond Hill, if you want to speak before Council, you only get 5 minutes to make a presentation.” Richard Rupp campaign · read 5 October 2026
Campaign site
Campaign site	No campaign website found	richardrupp.ca Richard Rupp (opens in a new tab)

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

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