Richmond Hill

Reforming Outdated Property Taxation Systems

Advocating relentlessly to provincial and federal governments to overhaul the century-old property taxation system and reduce the financial burden on municipal governments.

Traffic Safety & Operations Strategy Implementation

Spearheading a local traffic safety strategy that deploys new traffic calming measures on neighborhood streets to enhance overall road safety.

York North Subway Extension Consultation & Advocacy

Participating in key consultations to advance the extension of the York North Subway to Highway 7 and Yonge Street.

Accelerating Rental Housing & Regional Affordability

Securing Federal Housing Accelerator Fund support to incentivize over 1,000 purpose-built rental units (including 200 affordable units) and collaborating with York Region mayors to speed up lower-cost housing delivery.

York Regional Police Resourcing & Crime Reduction

Increasing police budgets and resources to combat post-pandemic crime, deploying new tools against auto theft and property crime, and achieving measurable crime reductions across the region.

Auto Theft Prevention & Federal Advocacy

Supporting the York Region Police AutoGuard program to reduce car theft, and representing York Region at Ottawa’s auto theft summit to advocate for federal measures against vehicle crime.

Tax Rate Restraint & Financial Reserve Protection

Keeping tax rate increases low despite fiscal pressures across Richmond Hill and York Region, while eliminating draws on municipal reserves to protect long-term financial health.

Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit Expansion

Announcing the opening of the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Mackenzie Health to address the community’s expanding mental healthcare needs.

Neighborhood Traffic Operations & Calming Expansion

Implementing a citywide Traffic Operations Strategy to roll out targeted traffic calming and management measures across local streets, with ongoing expansions planned as needed.

Age-Friendly Community Strategy Implementation

Implementing the Age-Friendly Community Strategy to improve accessibility, services, and overall quality of life for Richmond Hill’s older adult population.

Cultural Grant Program Reinstatement & Expansion

Reinstating and expanding the Cultural Grant Program to provide funding for community organizations, enrich local cultural events, and support neighborhood artists.

United Nations Water Institute Partnership & Environmental Sustainability

Brokering a municipal partnership with the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH)—headquartered in City Hall—to advance Richmond Hill’s goal of becoming a model for environmental sustainability.