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Mayor Dave Barrow's 2020 State of the City Address
Posted on Friday, October 09, 2020 02:30 PM
Mayor Dave Barrow delivered his 2020 State of the City Address to virtual attendees of the annual Richmond Hill Board of Trade Mayor’s Luncheon this afternoon.
This year’s address focused on how Richmond Hill has weathered the global pandemic including providing tax relief and minimizing the economic impact of COVID-19 on the community, celebrating businesses that are making a difference and launching the Recover Richmond Hill Action Plan to support the local economy.
The Mayor also highlighted the...
Richmond Hill Takes Action to Ease Budget Impact of COVID-19
Posted on Tuesday, October 06, 2020 04:15 PM
Council sets sights on low 2021 property tax increase
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council is committed to achieving the lowest property tax increase residents have seen in more than 15 years, despite the financial challenges posed by COVID-19. Council has set a maximum 0.5% municipal property tax increase for 2021. It will be the second year in a row Richmond Hill has maintained an increase below 1%.
Throughout the global pandemic, the City has continued to offer much needed services to...
Richmond Hill Students’ Summer Businesses Take Off
Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 12:00 PM
City Showcases Next Generation of Successful Entrepreneurs
RICHMOND HILL – Seven local area students made the most of summer 2020 by harnessing their entrepreneurial spirit to start their own businesses with support from the City of Richmond Hill.
Funded through the Ontario government’s Summer Company program, the students received up to $3,000 each in start-up funding along with comprehensive online business training and mentoring coordinated through Richmond Hill’s Small Business Enterprise...
Richmond Hill Contest Promotes Innovation and Partnerships with Local Businesses
Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2020 01:45 PM
Top idea to modernize government will receive up to $10,000 to implement project
RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill is committed to finding innovative ways to modernize government services. Today, the City launched a Municipal Business Innovation Contest to provide local small businesses an opportunity to partner with the City to create more efficient and effective services at a lower cost.
Richmond Hill is home to many innovative companies recognized for their creative thinking and new...
Council Invites Public Input into 2020-22 Strategic Plan
Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2020 11:30 AM
Online survey open to Richmond Hill residents and businesses until September 21
RICHMOND HILL – In response to the changing landscape resulting from the COVID-19 emergency and with a view on future planning, Richmond Hill Council is developing a new strategic plan to ensure the City is focused on meeting the evolving needs of the community over the next two years.
Recognizing the challenges faced by residents and businesses throughout the pandemic, Council, alongside City staff, have worked to...