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Richmond Hill Regional and Local Councillor Brenda Hogg

Brenda Hogg

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

Telephone: 905-771-2498
Fax: 905-771-2500
Email: brenda.hogg@richmondhill.ca

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A graduate of York University, Brenda attained her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and an Honours Degree in Social Work while raising her family. First elected in 1991, Brenda has represented Richmond Hill, Ontario, at every level of municipal government.

Brenda represented the Town as Deputy Mayor between 2000 and 2003 and again from 2006 to 2010. Brenda is currently a Local and Regional Councillor for Richmond Hill and the Region of York and served as a Director with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) from 1997 to 2014. At FCM, Brenda acted as Vice-President at Large, Chair of the Ontario Regional Committee, Chair of the Social Economic Development Standing Committee, Co-chair of the Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Committee and Vice-Chair for the Standing Committee on International Relations. She is the longest serving director in the history of the FCM.

In 2000, Brenda was honoured by Dr. David Suzuki for her efforts to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine. She also received an In Celebration of Women Award for her efforts to protect the natural environment and our quality of life. She was recognized by the Toronto Environmental Guide as The Challenger for environmental protection in 2001. Then, in 2012, Brenda was nominated by the FCM and received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her municipal work across Canada.

Over the years, Brenda has represented the public's interest in a variety of capacities and forums, including:

Richmond Hill Participation

Chair of the Budget Committee
Member of the Committee of the Whole (all aspects of Town development and management are heard and debated at this committee)
Chair of the Richmond Hill Annual Seniors' Fair
Co-Chair of International Women's Day Celebration
Member of the Audit Committee

Region of York Participation

Transportation Services Committee
Environmental Services Committee
Community and Health Services Committee
Planning and Economic Development Committee
Finance and Administration Committee
Past Chair of the Community Services and Housing Committee
Past Chair of the Board for Housing York Region Inc.
Director of Housing York Inc.
Vice-Chair York Region Seniors' Strategy Task Force
Member of the Yonge Subway Task Force

Toronto Region and Conservation Authority

Regional representative to the Don Watershed Regeneration Council

Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Participation

Director for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Chair of the Ontario Regional Committee
Member of the International Programs Committee
Chair of the Social Economic Development Committee
Chair of the Quality of Life Reporting System
Co-Chair of the Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Committee

Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Participation

Chair of the Large Urban Caucus, Executive Member of AMO

Other Affiliations

Member of the Legal Aid Ontario District Advisory Committee
Council liaison for the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce
Liaison between the Town of Richmond Hill and the Markham/Richmond Hill Smart Commute Committee
Past York Region Public School Board Trustee

Awards

Dr. David Suzuki's endorsement for her efforts to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine
Toronto LIFE Environmental Guide as the Challenger for Environmental Protection in the GTA
Received an In Celebration of Women award for Urban Politics
Nominated by the FCM and received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her political contributions to public life

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