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.