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2022 draft capital budget to update roads, stormwater facilities and community centres 

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council continues to deliver on its priority of fiscal responsibility with a $77 million draft 2022 capital budget that will focus on efficient and well-timed maintenance of core City assets.

Richmond Hill’s capital budgeting process underwent a comprehensive review in 2021 to integrate the City’s enterprise asset management system into capital...
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City seeking public comments on Draft Richmond Hill Centre Secondary Plan

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has released the draft Secondary Plan for the Richmond Hill Centre (area northeast of the intersection of Yonge Street and Highway 7) for public comments.

Richmond Hill Centre will be a new downtown for Richmond Hill. Located at the geographic centre of the Greater Golden Horseshoe and connected by a radiating network of transit service including the Yonge North...
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Apply your skills and make a difference in your community!

RICHMOND HILL – Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Here is a great opportunity! The City of Richmond Hill is seeking volunteers for three of its committees.

• Council Compensation Review Committee: Responsible for recommending future compensation for elected City officials. The group meets several times through the year, presenting a final report in Spring 2022.
• Richmond Hill Library Board: Helps...

RICHMOND HILL – The City of Richmond Hill has appointed Bryan Burbidge as Fire Chief, effective October 12, 2021. Chief Burbidge has been serving as Interim Fire Chief since May 2021.

Chief Burbidge has an extensive background in firefighting. He started with Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services in August 2012. Prior to this, he was the Fire Chief of King Fire and Emergency Services for six years and spent four years as the Deputy Chief of Georgina Fire and Emergency...
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Deadline for Nominations: Friday, December 10 at 2 p.m. 

RICHMOND HILL – City of Richmond Hill will begin accepting nominations for Mayor on Friday, October 15. Richmond Hill Council voted to proceed with a By-election for the vacant Mayor’s position, following the retirement of former Mayor Dave Barrow.

Elected by eligible voters, the Mayor will act as chief executive officer of the municipality, preside over Council meetings, represent Richmond Hill at official...
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