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Simon CUI- Richmond Hill Ward 4 Councillor

Dear neighbors:

 

In February 2023, Richmond Hill Council approved our annual operating budget, including a 3.72% tax rate increase for Richmond Hill residents and businesses. On an average home in Richmond Hill valued at $1,146,000, the tax increase on the Richmond Hill portion of property taxes is equal to $72.74 in 2023. The Operating Budget also includes $500,000 for the 16 new firefighters approved in the 2022 budget;


Council also  approved the Capital Budget for 2023 of $84 million, including growth-related projects such as implementing the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Park Master Plan, Bayview Hill Park revitalization, eight pedestrian crosswalks, a new fire truck, 400 metres of multi-use trail and 880 metres of nature trails. 


Richmond Hill’s Senior Tax Grant for 2023 is $419. Residents 65 years old or older who own their home should visit RichmondHill.ca/TaxAssistancePrograms to determine if they qualify. The online application form is available at RichmondHill.ca/SeniorTaxGrant. 


In 2023, Richmond Hill will keep only 26% of residential property taxes, with 51% sent to York Region for regional services and 23% sent to school boards for education funding. Richmond Hill Council controls only the local portion of taxes. 


In our Ward4, we relaunched the Neighborhood Watch program in Jefferson Community and Westbrook community,  which was paused due to 3 years Covid-19.  You are welcomed to join this program and make our community safer.  



Thank you for your continuous support. 


Simon Cui

Richmond Hill Ward 4 Councillor

Cellphone: 437-326-0206

Email: simon.cui@richmondhill.ca



Incoming Events in Marc 2023

Community and Cultural event:

 

  • Nowruz takes place on March 21, and marks the beginning of the New Year under the Persian calendar. It is also Persian Heritage Month and International Nowruz Day. Although this is a very joyous time for our Persian colleagues and community, it is also a solemn reminder that many Iranians continue to be persecuted under an oppressive regime.
  • Ramadan begins on March 22 and is observed for a month by Muslims around the world. It is a time of self-reflection, fasting from dawn to sunset, and strengthening one’s relationship with God. 
  • Holi occurs on March 7. Known as the “festival of colours” and “festival of love,” it is a celebration of the Hindu God Krishna. It is celebrated across India and the Indian diaspora around the world.
  • March 1 is Self-Harm Awareness Day. Mental health impacts each of us in different ways, and it is important to remain allies and support those who may be struggling. Ending the stigma is critical to creating safe spaces. For those of you who may need it, Richmond Hill offers several resources available through RHLink or by visiting the Employee and Family Assistance Program website.

Ward 4 Neighborhood Watch Program:

 Community Watch is one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the country, bringing citizens together with law enforcement to deter crime and make communities safer. Neighborhood Watch is simply a program of neighbors watching out for each other during the workday, evenings, vacations or any other absence. The purpose of the Neighborhood Watch program is to create an alert neighborhood by using simple crime prevention methods.


We are planning to promote this program stage by stage. By Feb 24, we have started the Block A enrollment for both Jefferson and Westbrook communities with the support of York Region Police support. In the next few weeks, we will launch B to H block. 

 

Timeline:

  • Feb to April:  Social Media promotion and online promotion;
  • May to Sep:  Community promotion, door to door visiting with block leader, street leader and volunteers;
  • Oct to Nov:  Finishing up this program and installing the signs in the community

 

Successful factor: 

  • We are planning to promote this program stage by stage. By Feb 24, we have started the BlockA enrollment for both Jefferson and Westbrook communities with the support of York Region Police support. In the next few weeks, we will launch B to H block. 

Maps and Enrollment for Jefferson and Westbrook Community:

   

Jefferson Community

Registration URL:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5eTrATdGAyfVr4uzzznmeSkY33ZcnTcgCH3ZjWuy3Yhj14g/viewform


 

Westbrook Community

Registration URL:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuqVLpvCYphe3NqvDELL0JcAp3RlmWubPjNP40pQsAKAPkBA/viewform

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