Richmond Hill’s 0.73% Tax Increase Lowest in GTA

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council approved a 0.73 per cent tax increase – the lowest in the GTA – at the February 12 meeting. The City’s total 2020 operating budget is $184.5 million, which is an increase of $845,700.

Richmond Hill achieved the low increase while also adding new services such as citywide windrow clearing and Sunday service at the new Oak Ridges library. The City found efficiencies...
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Richmond Hill Supports Climate Change Actions

Council reaffirmed the importance and need for climate change action and the City’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote resiliency in our city through various initiatives. In collaboration with the community, Richmond Hill is preparing a Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) – a comprehensive look at our community’s energy consumption patterns with the goals of reducing emissions and...
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Novel coronavirus remains low risk to community

City working with health officials to monitor the disease

RICHMOND HILL – With increased public and media attention on the novel coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan, China, Mayor Dave Barrow is reminding residents that the risk here remains low and that now more than ever, it’s important to remember that we value the diversity in our community and to not make assumptions about people or use stereotypes.

Our community...
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Savings Achieved in Richmond Hill’s Draft 2020 Operating Budget

RICHMOND HILL – The Budget Committee of the Whole approved Richmond Hill’s draft 2020 operating budget on Tuesday, representing a less than one per cent tax increase, and forwarded the budget for approval at the February 12 Council meeting.

Richmond Hill achieved the low property tax increase in the draft 2020 operating budget while managing to enhance services like the introduction of the City’s...
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Richmond Hill Council Supports Creation of a Regional Fire Service

Council voted in support of requesting York Region to consolidate Fire Services at the Regional level. The resolution states that fire suppression should be planned without regard for municipal boundaries to determine the optimal location of stations for public safety, as fire services are an essential service for the protection of people and property. It also highlights that the majority of response calls made...
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