Unauthorized Use of City Logo in Campaign Material

The City of Richmond Hill has been made aware of a flyer delivered in Richmond Hill with the title “Richmond Hill Taxpayer Association” that includes the inappropriate use of the City of Richmond Hill Logo.  Voters should be aware:       

• This flyer is not from the City of Richmond Hill, nor is the City associated with it in any way
• “Richmond Hill Taxpayer Association” is not authorized to use the City of Richmond Hill logo
• “Richmond Hill Taxpayer Association” is not a registered Third Party Advertiser for the 2022 Municipal Elections in Richmond Hill.  Registered Third Party Advertisers are listed online at RichmondHill.ca/RHVotes
• The Municipal Elections Act requires that all Third Party Advertisements include the following information:
  • The name of the registered third party
  • The municipality where the registered third party is registered
  •  A telephone number, mailing address or email address at which the registered third party may be contacted regarding the advertisement
• Candidates, candidate representatives, and Third Party Advertisers are not allowed to use the City logo or other Richmond Hill branding on any election materials
• Campaigns run by Candidates and Third Party Advertisers must be independent of each other

If the City becomes aware of the entity responsible for this flyer, appropriate action will be taken as permitted by the Municipal Elections Act.