The Access Richmond Hill Contact Centre provides assistance for general inquiries, responds to questions or concerns regarding programs and services as well as accepts in person payments.
905-771-8800
Hours of Service:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Report a problem with a service, e.g. missed garbage collection, overnight parking, potholes, street lights, etc.
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 Richmond Hill Logo. The City is not associated with this flyer in any way. Learn more: Unauthorized Use of City Logo in Campaign Material
Are you planning to advertise in support of a candidate in the General Municipal Elections? The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 includes rules for third party advertising.
Detailed information can be found in the 2022 Third Party Advertisers' Guide issued by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH).
Third Party Advertiser Eligibility | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
To become a third party advertiser, you must register with the Office of the Clerk. The registration period for the 2022 General Municipal Elections is from May 2, 2022 until October 21, 2022. Until the Office of the Clerk certifies a third party advertiser's registration, no money can be spent on advertisements, the third party advertiser cannot accept contributions, nor can the third party advertiser begin advertising.
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How to Register as a Third Party Advertiser | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Registration for third party advertisers for the 2022 General Municipal Elections will be open from May 2, 2022 until October 21, 2022. To register:
Registration must be filed in person or by an agent and appointments are required. Contact the Elections Team at 905-747-6526 or candidates@richmondhill.ca to schedule an appointment. Appointments will be held at: Access Richmond Hill Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Requirements for Third Party Advertisers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Third party advertisers must identify themselves and provide mandatory information on all advertising. Third party advertisements must contain the following information:
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Spending Limits for Third Party Advertisers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Spending limits apply to registered third parties in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Spending limits are calculated early in election periods based on voters' list numbers from the previous elections, and recalculated closer to Voting Day when the corrected voters' list becomes available (September in the case of a regular election). The final spending limit is the greater of the two amounts - this means that the spending limit will never be less than the amount shown in the Preliminary Estimate, but the recalculation may result in spending limits being increased. Third Party Advertisers are responsible for complying with all applicable campaign finance rules under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. City staff are not able to interpret rules or legislation for a third party advertiser, so if you are unsure about any of your obligations you may wish to consult a legal professional. View the final Certificate of Maximum Campaign Expenses
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List of Registered Third Party Advertisers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Elections staff will post the list of third party advertisers registered for upcoming and recent elections here, showing the name and date of registration filing, as well as other contact information (address, email, social media) if provided by the third party advertiser. The City of Richmond Hill is not responsible for the information on any individual third party advertiser's website or social media pages, nor does The City of Richmond Hill verify, authorize, or endorse the information provided by any third party advertiser.
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Sign Permits and Fees | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior to erecting or displaying any election related signage, all Candidates and Third Party Advertisers are required to fill out the application for Election Signs and pay the associated fee of $273 through the Community Standards Division. Details and applications are available online through Community Standards. |