Ontario Big City Mayors' elects Mayor West Treasurer 

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill Mayor David West was elected Treasurer by the Ontario Big City Mayors’ Caucus (OBCM) at its meeting on Friday, February 7, 2025. Mayor West joins the OBCM Executive Committee immediately for a term ending in December 2026.

Mayors on the OBCM Caucus represent cities with populations of 100,000 or more, which includes nearly 70% of people living in Ontario. OBCM provides a voice for big city mayors and works closely with the federal and provincial governments, as well as partnering with municipal organizations such as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Some of the important work of OBCM includes advocating for the priorities of large cities like Richmond Hill and sharing information and resources among members and with other governments, stakeholders and organizations. OBCM also takes public positions on key issues that affect big cities, such as the Solve the Crisis campaign calling for action on homelessness and mental health.

Visit OntarioBigCityMayors.com for more information about the work of the OBCM Caucus.

Quotes

“I am extremely grateful to my Mayoral colleagues who have elected me to the executive committee. Now, more than ever it’s important for Ontario cities and cities across Canada to rally together during these uncertain economic times. Whether it’s advocating for funding to address the ongoing housing crisis or safeguarding Canadian local businesses, I will continue to work with OBCM to be a strong voice for Richmond Hill.”     - Mayor David West

“Congratulations to Mayor David West on his election to the Ontario Big City Mayors’ Caucus Executive. I know he is already a strong voice at OBCM and by joining the executive as Treasurer he will be well-positioned to continue to advocate for the residents and businesses of Richmond Hill."    - Darlene Joslin, Richmond Hill City Manager

Media Contacts

Kate Davey
Communications Consultant, Office of the Mayor
kate.davey@richmondhill.ca

Libbi Hood
Supervisor, Communications Services
libbi.hood@richmondhill.ca