Priorities and Accomplishments – Vote David West (/priorities-and-accomplishments)
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- David West: Commits to building on the past term's work on accountability, housing, health programs and youth for the next four years.
- David West: Says supported York Regional Police's AutoGuard program against car theft and attended the first auto theft summit in Ottawa.
- David West: Says implemented the Traffic Operations Strategy, which brought traffic calming to some streets.
- David West: Says secured $39.1 million from the federal Housing Accelerator Fund for more than 1,000 rental units, including 200 affordable units.
- David West: Says advocated for long-term care homes at Mon Sheong, Carefirst and Schlegel Villages that are now moving forward.
- David West: Says the City implemented the Age Friendly Community Strategy for older adults.
- David West: Says kept tax rate increases low and ended the draw on City reserves.
- David West: Says asked all Council members to sign a Council Pledge at the start of the term to restore civility.
- David West: Says reinstated Committee of the Whole meetings to give the public more access.
- David West: Says oversaw the new Official Plan, the first since 2010, and the review replacing decades-old zoning by-laws.
- David West: Says worked to set up the Sustainability Transition Accelerator of Canada with the United Nations University to help local businesses.
- David West: Says advocated for a solar panel pilot toward the City's net zero carbon goal.
- David West: Says accelerated storm pond and flood infrastructure work through the budget with almost no tax impact.
- David West: Says championed and opened the Richmond Hill Cultural Centre Hub.
- David West: Says started the Mayor for a Day program and plans more youth engagement next term.