Councillor Castro Liu - Community Update Sept-Oct, 2022
Dear Ward 3 Residents,
City of Richmond Hill Mourns Passing of Former Mayor Dave Barrow
On behalf of the City of Richmond Hill and Members of Council, the Mayor extends his condolences on the death of former Mayor Dave Barrow early on September 22, 2022.
Born and raised in Richmond Hill, Dave's political career began with his first term as Councillor of Ward 4 in 1978. He remained Councillor through to 1985 when he returned to the family business after his father's (Elgin Barrow) death. Dave re-entered political life in 1997 by winning a Regional Council seat. He was first elected Mayor on November 13, 2006 and was re-elected on October 25, 2010, October 27, 2014 and again on October 22, 2018. During his tenure, he served on a number of boards, including as Chair of the York Regional Police Services Board and as a Provincial Appointment to the GO Transit Board.
Dave was involved in the community for more than 35 years and was recognized by both the City and the Chamber of Commerce for his contributions. In 2012, Dave was honoured to receive the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal for his work in the community. Dave retired from Richmond Hill Council on September 15, 2021.
On September 15, 2022, Richmond Hill Council officially dedicated Dave Barrow Square to honour the former Mayor’s years of service to the City.
Flags have been lowered at all City facilities.
Books of condolence will be available for the community to sign from Friday, September 23 until Monday, October 3. They will be at the main Municipal Offices, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and at Richmond Hill Public Library’s Central Branch, 1 Atkinson Street during regular business hours.
Funeral Arrangement information: https://memorials.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation– Friday, September 30
Free Guest Speaker Event
Municipal Offices
Richmond Hill's Municipal Offices (225 East Beaver Creek Road) are CLOSED to the public on Friday, September 30 to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
If you would like to pay a water or tax bill, payments can be placed in the drop-off box 24 hours a day, seven days a week, just inside the lobby doors at our Municipal Offices. Please do not place cash payments in the boxes and remember to include your payment stub along with your payment.
Alternatively, you can pay your bills through your bank's ATM or through your bank's online banking service. Parking tickets can be paid online through RichmondHill.ca/
Operations Centre
The Operations Centre (1200 Elgin Mills Road East) is CLOSED to the public on Friday, September 30 to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Community Centres
All community centres, fitness studios, pools and arenas are OPEN regular hours on Friday, September 30.
Richmond Hill Public Library Branches
All branches are CLOSED on Friday, September 30 to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Waste Collection
There are no changes to the waste collection schedule.
Emergency Services
To report emergency situations such as flooding, watermain breaks, blocked sewers or downed trees please call the Operations Centre at 905-884-8013.
Municipal Election 2022
Eligible voters can choose to vote online or in person in Richmond Hill’s 2022 Municipal Elections.
- Online voting for the 2022 Municipal Elections will be available from 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, until 8 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2022.
- In-person voting will be available on Saturday, October 22, 2022 and Sunday, October 23, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Voting Day, Monday October 24, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Ward 3 In-person voting stations:
- Richmond Green Sports Centre (1300 Elgin Mills Road East)
- Bayview Hill Community Centre (114 Spadina Road)
Visit Am I On the Voters' List? to confirm your voter information, update your voter information, or add your name to the Voters’ List. The online tool will close at Noon (12 p.m.) on Voting Day, October 24.
COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS
At this time, all COVID-19 vaccination doses will be administered by appointment only. As our clinics adjust their capacity to ensure residents are able to access the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine, we are unable to accommodate any walk-in appointments.
Select populations are now eligible to book an appointment to receive the new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine. Review “Current Eligibility” below to see if you are eligible.
York Region Public Health recommends all residents keep up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Masks are required for everyone over the age of two years old attending a vaccine clinic, pop-up mobile clinic and in-school clinics.
For more information: https://www.york.ca/health/
Culture Days
Richmond Hill welcomes back the annual celebration of Culture Days! This national celebration, scheduled to take place from September 23 to October 16, seeks to eliminate barriers to access and participation of arts and culture while encouraging appreciation. During this month long event, the City will invites the community to participate in FREE “behind the scenes,” activities to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, and designers at work.
Culture Days 2022 Event Schedule
https://www.richmondhill.ca/
Get involved! Become a Committee Member
Richmond Hill's Council is made up of a number of committees and task forces that help our community meet goals and prepare for the future. These groups also provide residents with information and services.
Now accepting applications for Committee Members for the following committees for the 2022-2026 term. Click below to view presentations given by each committee/board during the City's virtual information session.
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Committee of Adjustment
- Heritage Centre Advisory Committee
- Heritage Richmond Hill Committee
- Property Standards Committee
- Richmond Hill Public Library Board
- Road Watch Committee
Applications are being accepted from September 6 until 4:30 p.m. on October 2.
Hard copies of the application are available at Access Richmond Hill.
Apply to a Committee/Board Now!
Regards,
Councillor Castro Liu, Ward 3
City of Richmond Hill
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4
T: 905 771 5497 | F: 905 771 2500 | e: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.