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Council Highlights - January 22, 2020 Meeting
Posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 08:30 AM
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 by Fire Services...
Statement: Ukrainian International Airlines tragedy
Posted on Wednesday, January 08, 2020 12:00 PM
“On behalf of Council, I extend my deepest condolences to the families of those who died today on Ukrainian International Airlines flight 752. Our hearts and thoughts are with everyone in our community, in Canada and around the world who were devastated by this tragic event.” – Acting Mayor Joe DiPaola
Statement: Passing of Diane Ford, mother of Doug Ford
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2020 03:15 PM
Statement: Passing of Diane Ford, mother of Doug Ford
On behalf of Council, Acting Mayor Joe DiPaola offered the following statement on the passing of Premier Doug Ford’s mother:
Our hearts go out to Premier Doug Ford and his entire family on the passing of Mrs. Diane Ford, the Premier’s mother. We offer our sincere condolences, as I’m sure the entire province does at this difficult time. May you find peace and healing through your warm memories.”
Council Highlights - December 18, 2019 Meeting
Posted on Thursday, December 19, 2019 09:00 AM
Richmond Hill Appoints New Integrity Commissioner
The City of Richmond Hill has appointed Investigation Counsel P.C., as represented by Norman J. Groot, as its new Integrity Commissioner effective December 23, 2019. The Integrity Commissioner's duties include providing impartial, third party, professional advice to Council and responding to any compliance issues and matters relating to their ethical responsibilities and obligations under the Council Code of Conduct. Under the Municipal Act,...
Richmond Hill’s Roadmap to 1% Tax Increase
Posted on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 03:45 PM
Richmond Hill’s Roadmap to 1% Tax Increase
RICHMOND HILL – The Budget Committee of the Whole had a productive meeting Tuesday, reviewing savings opportunities presented by staff and external sources.
Staff outlined the various cost savings identified to meet the maximum one per cent target Council set for the 2020 tax increase. These include more than $1.1 million in administrative savings, including changes to the fleet rental and animal services contracts. Richmond Hill will also save close to...