Richmond Hill Council Confirms Commitment to Inclusion

Adopts Land Acknowledgement and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has adopted a Land Acknowledgement as well as its first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and Action Plan as part of its ongoing pledge to expand diversity, inclusion and equity efforts.

The Land Acknowledgement, adopted by Council at the March 29 Council meeting, will be used at City of Richmond Hill Council meetings beginning in April and at other City events. It is a...

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Richmond Hill Council Approves 2023 Operating Budget

Operating Budget Supports City Services and Planning for the Future 

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council is supporting the community with a 2023 Operating Budget that maintains all service levels while continuing to focus on fiscal responsibility. The budget includes a 3.72% tax rate increase for Richmond Hill residents and businesses, which is lower than initially forecast. On an average home in Richmond Hill valued at $1,146,000, the tax increase on the Richmond Hill portion of property taxes...

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Richmond Hill Kicks Off 150th Anniversary Celebrations

Year-long celebrations include travelling photo booth, monthly prize draw and more

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Council, staff and honoured guests raised the Richmond Hill 150 flag today to officially kick-off celebration of this momentous milestone.

Richmond Hill was officially incorporated as a “Village” in 1873. Its development was closely linked with the development of Yonge Street. Farmers travelled to Toronto markets from further north and stopped in Richmond Hill along the way. Early in...

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Richmond Hill to Invest $84 Million in the Community

2023 capital budget includes new and updated parks, trails, pickleball courts and a rain garden

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill’s 2022-2026 Council is focused on fiscal responsibility with a draft capital budget that will provide new and expanded amenities to serve the community along with well-timed maintenance of core City assets.

Richmond Hill’s $84 million capital investments include projects valued at $10.1 million that were pre-approved by Council on December 7, 2022.  Preliminary work on...

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Richmond Hill Council Pledges Commitment to the Community

Members Unanimous in Optimism for a Bright Future

RICHMOND HILL – At last night’s Inaugural meeting of the 2022-2026 Richmond Hill Council, Members signed the first ever Richmond Hill Council Pledge after taking their oaths of office. The Pledge sets the tone for the new term and highlights the governance approach new and returning Members of Council commit to taking to support a positive path forward for Richmond Hill.

Regular Council meetings begin Wednesday, November 23 at 9:30 a.m. Meetings...

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