Richmond Hill

  • Retired City employee including at Clerk's office
  • 35 years municipal experience

Domenic Bardari’s Priority Issues

Expediting Missing-Middle & Purpose-Built Rental Housing

Cutting approval delays, championing missing-middle housing, and prioritizing purpose-built rentals over luxury condos.

Fair Growth Funding & Housing Targets

Pushing federal and provincial governments for fair funding tied to housing targets to ensure growth pays for growth.

Targeted Policing Partnerships

Working with York Regional Police to target real problem areas.

Community Safety & Crime Committee

Giving residents a direct voice through a Community Safety and Crime Committee.

Tax Control & Essential Service Protection

Keeping taxes low, protecting essential services, and demanding accountability for every dollar spent.

Expedited Medical & Dental Clinic Permits

Moving permits for medical and dental clinics forward more quickly.

Practical Support for Aging in Place

Increasing practical support so seniors can remain in their homes and community.

Practical Support for Aging in Place

Increasing practical support so seniors can remain in their homes and community.

Source: domenicformayor.ca

Domenic’s Answers: Muslims & Islamophobia

How will you strengthen relationships and trust between police services and Muslim communities?

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Build a mutual trust, and make communication transparent

How will you work with mosques, Islamic schools, and Muslim organizations to improve community safety and emergency preparedness?

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i would implement safety committees and ensure protocols are in place for emergency preparedness

What steps will you take to address Islamophobia and anti-Muslim discrimination?

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i would cultivate inclusive environments and promote community solidarity

How will you ensure Muslim residents and community organizations have a meaningful voice in municipal decision-making?

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I would establish a Muslim advisory committee along with regular roundtables to discuss municipal priorities

How will you support Muslim organizations that provide community services, settlement support, youth programming, food assistance, and other essential services?

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community fundraising and advocacy , targeted relief campaigns

How can the city provide a more nuanced approach to zoning for religious institutions (such as mosques) given their practices, cultures and needs differ?

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balancing municipal land use goals with legal protections , zoning codes often treat places of worship as identical placeholders. We need to tailor infrastructure to cultural practices

What do you think is the greatest problem the ward is facing, and how do you plan to address it?

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Moving beyond one size fits all from zoning requirements

How will you ensure that anti-racism and EDI policies explicitly recognize and address anti-Palestinian racism where it occurs?

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we need to adopt concrete policy frameworks , clear definitions , and structural changes.Track data and incidents accrately

How will you ensure that your city’s commitments to freedom of expression, anti-racism, religious freedom, and equal treatment are applied consistently across all communities, including when issues are politically contentious?

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I’m committed to freedom of expression for all citizens , establish clear legally sound and transparent frameworks

Are there any other priorities or topic you would like to add?

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I have been working with different Muslim groups that provide burial permits my previous role working for the city as Register General for Richmond Hill