Richmond Hill City Council

Ward 4 councillor David West won the by-election held from January 18-24th, 2022 and he was sworn in as mayor the following day.

[6] City Council oversees the municipal departments, which deliver a variety of services to the residents of Richmond Hill.

It provides expert financial, administrative and technical services to ensure supports are in place for internal and external clients and partners.

The Department has a strategic focus on the direction and management of environmental services and initiatives that support future needs and interests of the community.

The integration of all design and construction projects for facilities, parks, roads, water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure resides in this Department.

The department also runs special events, such as Concerts in the Park and The Reel Thing, a local film festival.

Each division within the department has responsibility for various stages and aspects of land development and construction of buildings, as well as the administration of various City by-laws.

Abraham Law, the first reeve of Richmond Hill
William Harrison and wife. Harrison was the reeve in 1874
William Trench III, reeve from 1875 - 1879 and 1881 - 1882
John Brown, reeve 1883/1884
Jacob Lunau, reeve 1926 - 1932