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Statement from Mayor Dave Barrow
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 09:45 AM
Today I notified Members of Council I will be taking a medical leave of absence from my role as Mayor of Richmond Hill, effective Thursday. I am grateful for Council’s support in granting me this leave.
It troubles me to step away, even temporarily, as this pandemic continues to affect our community. However, the City remains in very capable hands. Deputy Mayor Joe DiPaola has agreed to take on the role of acting mayor until my return.
I am confident that with his leadership, and the support of...
Richmond Hill Transitioning out of Lockdown Effective February 22
Posted on Friday, February 19, 2021 03:45 PM
Returning to Red-Control level of provincial COVID-19 Response Framework
RICHMOND HILL – The Ontario government has announced that York Region, including Richmond Hill is transitioning back into the Red-Control level of the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework and the stay-at-home order is being lifted effective Monday, February 22 at 12:01 a.m.
All City facilities remain closed to the public at this time. Residents can still access many City services online or by phone. Visit and subscribe to
Get Involved in Planning for our Future
Posted on Friday, February 19, 2021 08:15 AM
Residents asked to share ideas and favourite places in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill has launched two new ways for residents to get involved in planning the city’s future through the Official Plan Update project, City Plan 2041.
An online survey is available now until March 4. The City is asking residents to share their thoughts on the City’s proposed vision and help plan the evolution of Richmond Hill’s parks, housing, recreation, transportation and more, to reflect the needs and...
Richmond Hill Council Delivers Property Tax Freeze
Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:15 AM
City budget includes continued investment in infrastructure and no service reduction
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council unanimously approved the 2021 operating budget, delivering a tax freeze for Richmond Hill residents and businesses. This means that for the first time in more than 15 years Richmond Hill’s taxes, representing 26% of the residential property taxes, will not go up in 2021.
The City was able to achieve a 0% increase without cutting services or using the City’s reserve funds, by...
City Launches Consultation to Plan the Future of Richmond Hill
Posted on Thursday, February 04, 2021 07:45 AM
Community encouraged to share ideas for City Plan 2041
Richmond Hill – The City of Richmond Hill is launching its Official Plan Update, City Plan 2041, with an aim to establish Richmond Hill as one of the GTA’s most prominent and successful communities.
City Plan 2041 is a key project supporting Council’s Strategic Priority areas. When complete, the plan will include changes to policies and land-use planning maps (previously approved in the Official Plan) and will guide future public and private...