Statement from Mayor West in Response to the Province Expanding Strong Mayor Powers

RICHMOND HILL - Today, the Ontario government announced it is expanding strong mayor powers to the mayors of 26 large and fast-growing municipalities, including Richmond Hill, that have committed to a housing pledge as part of the province’s goal to build 1.5 million homes by 2031.

Strong mayor powers for Toronto and Ottawa took effect in fall 2022 and will be expanded to mayors in the 26 additional municipalities on July 1, 2023.

Strong mayor powers are intended as tools to help heads of council...

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Richmond Hill Awards 17 Community and Cultural Grants

RICHMOND HILL – The City supports community groups, organizations and individuals that are passionate about enhancing the quality of life and cultural vibrancy of Richmond Hill residents through the delivery of programs, services and/or activities. This year, Council has committed to supporting 17 applications amounting to $64,640 through the Community and Cultural Grant program. 

Applications are reviewed by a jury of staff and citizens based on criteria outlined in the program application and...

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Notice of Intention to Remove Holding (H) Symbol from a Zoning By-law (City File D02-21012)

Notice of Intention to Remove Holding (H) Symbol from a Zoning By-law

Take Notice that pursuant to Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application from Tralee Development Inc. requesting the removal of a Holding (H) symbol.

Council intends to pass an amending by-law to Zoning By-law 278-96, as amended, at its regular meeting scheduled on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 9:30 AM. The meeting will be held both in person...

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Richmond Hill’s Infrastructure Is In Good Condition

Inaugural Report Will Help the City Manage Assets into the Future

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Council has endorsed the 2023 State of Infrastructure (SOI) report, further committing to the responsible management of City infrastructure and assets.

The City currently maintains more than 73,000 trees, over 14,000 street lights, 665 km of watermains, 608 km of sanitary sewers, 588 km of roads, 528 recreation amenities, 171 km of bicycle lanes and cycle tracks, 167 parks, almost 100 stormwater...

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Statement from Mayor West in Response to York Region Municipalities Amalgamating

RICHMOND HILL - In response to Mayor Scarpitti’s June 14 press release, I am not in favour of amalgamating the nine municipalities in York Region. No resident voted for me or anyone else on Council to dissolve Richmond Hill.

Richmond Hill is a unique municipality within York Region with a distinct character that our residents, including myself, are proud to call home. We have a great vision for the future of our community and dissolving Richmond Hill will only put that vision into jeopardy.

It...

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