Mayor of Richmond Hill

David West

225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4

Telephone: 905-771-8800, ext. 2480
Fax: 905-771-2500
Email: officemayor@richmondhill.ca 

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David West was elected Mayor in January 2022. Prior to that, he was appointed to Council on December 4, 2013 to fill a vacancy and was elected in October 2014 and 2018 to continue as Councillor for Ward 4.

He has served the residents of Richmond Hill for years as a local business owner and has demonstrated leadership through various volunteer community positions. With the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce he has been Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, a member of the Board of Directors and also served as Chair of the Chamber. A committed contributor to his community, David has volunteered with Yellow Brick House, Mackenzie Health and the Toronto Waldorf School. 

Before becoming a Councillor, David served on numerous Richmond Hill committees and task forces, including: Yonge Street Subway Task Force; Cultural Leadership Council; Committee of Adjustment; RHCPA Marketing Committee; Community Hub Liaison Committee; Richmond Hill Winter Carnival Committee and more.

David was also an active participant in the public consultations held during the development of Richmond Hill's Official Plan and Strategic Plan (2010 to 2014).

David's current Committee participation includes Heritage Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill Heritage Centre Advisory Committee, downtown BIA and the Youth Action Committee. As a member of Regional Council he also sits on the Housing Affordability Task Force. 

A husband and father, David has called Richmond Hill home for more than 30 years and enjoys serving his fellow residents.

Visit Mayor West's website, Facebook and Twitter accounts.