Councillor Cui is Member of:
2024 Main Objectives:
2024 Community Activities:
In April, Mayor West’s Maple Syrup festival was held at Richmond Green Sport center, and traditional Anishinaabe Grandmother & Ancestral Knowledge Keeper Kim Wheatley kicked off the celebration, and more than 40 community organizations participated in the event.
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) celebrated its official Centennial in April as well. A celebration was hosted at Richmond Hill Legion.
The eight-day Jewish holiday of Passover is celebrated in the early spring, from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan, April 22 - 30, 2024.
The City of Richmond Hill officially welcomes the United Nations University’s Water, Environment and Health Institute coming into our city. This is the first university in our city’s 151-year history.
In Ward 4, we hosted our annual Green up and Clean up event, 20+ parks/trails/parkettes and Business Improvement Area were included. Educational Session On Cardiovascular Health With Dr. Tom Chang from Mackenzie Health was hosted online as well this month.
There are some updates for our neighborhood watch program, a few streets have the neighborhood watch signs being installed at the entry of the community.
On the regional side, the YRDSB trustee for Ward 1,2/4 has started; York Region is constructing a new road across Highway 404 to improve connectivity and accommodate growth in partnership with the City of Markham and City of Richmond Hill and in cooperation with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario, . Please review this newsletter for details.
Thank you!
Simon Cui
Richmond Hill Ward 4 Councillor
Cellphone: 437-326-0206
Website: https://simoncui.ca
Email: simon.cui@richmondhill.ca
Incoming Events in May 2024:
May 4 and May 5: Ward 4 Food Bank Drive event:
We will host a 2-days food bank drive event at Elgin West Community Centre. Please donate food to support our local Richmond Hill Food bank and support more families who need help.
Date and time: May 4 and May 5, 10am to 5pm.
Venue: Elgin West Community Centre
May 11: Doors Open & Studio Tour
Doors Open Richmond Hill is an event that supports cultural sites in the community to open their doors to everyone. This free event is part of Doors Open Ontario, launched in 2002 by the Ontario Heritage Trust.
And other locations:
https://www.richmondhill.ca/en/find-or-learn-about/Doors-Open-Richmond-Hill.aspx?_mid_=974re
Date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: Various sites
May 10: Mother’s Day Lunch
It will be a great way to celebrate Mother's Day! Enjoy a delicious lunch followed by entertainment. $25 tickets are first come, first served, while supplies last, through Friday, May 3. Audiences of all ages are welcomed.
Date and time:May 10, 2024 Friday, 12-3pm
Venue: McConaghy Centre - #102 Kitchen, McConaghy Centre - Dining Room #103, McConaghy Centre - Multi-Purpose Room
Ticket purchasing is required:
May 11- 2024 Stride for Mackenzie Health Funding raising
Lace up those sneakers and join us at the 19th annual Strides for Mackenzie Health presented by Pure Health Pharmacy, taking place at Canada’s Wonderland on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Date and time: Sunday, May 11, 2024
Venue: Canada’s Wonderland
Registration:
https://supportmackenziehealth.ca/ui/strides2024/pledge/registration/start
Created a team named as “ City of Richmond Hilli “, you are welcome to join my team:
https://supportmackenziehealth.ca/ui/strides2024/t/1348e1c93c254c4faa0037d6a06deacd
May 11: Spring Treasures with special guest Luminis Choir
Chorus York presents Spring Treasures showcasing choral repertoire spanning centuries and cultures. The concert will feature a special guest Luminis Choir, Richmond Hill based four-part mixed voice adult choir specialized in a cappella repertoire.
Come and hear the two choral communities in Richmond Hill come together through music.
Tickets: Regular $25 online : https://www.chorusyork.ca/event/spring-treasures/
Date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024 7:30 p.m.
Venue: St. Mary Anglican Church (10030 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T8)
May 11 and May 12: Tree Planting - Timber Mill Park
Dig into some family-friendly fun and help us grow the urban forest in Richmond Hill this spring! Join LEAF and the City of Richmond Hill as we get our hands dirty planting native trees and shrubs in Lake Wilcox Park. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Date and time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Please wear:
Registration is required and closes Thursday, May 9 11:59PM. No day of/walk-in sign ups.
https://www.yourleaf.org/event/may-11-2024/community-tree-planting-timber-mill-park-richmond-hill
May 23: Small Business Economical Center - T2 Business Tax Literacy Webinar for Small Incorporated Businesses
If you have tax-related questions, here is your chance to get them answered! The webinar will be hosted by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) professionals and will help you learn about:
Date and time: Thursday, May 23, 2024 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration:
May 26- Walk for Hill House Hospice
On Sunday May 26th 2024, join us for our annual Walk for Hill House Hospice presented by Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. You’ll enjoy a leisurely 2.8 km stroll through Richmond Hill’s beautiful community of Mill Pond. After the Walk, there is a free BBQ lunch and refreshments. Walkers registered before Apr-07 will also receive a Walk T-shirt.
Date and time: Sunday, May 26, 2024 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Venue: Hill House Hospice, 36 Wright St., Richmond Hill
Registration:
https://hillhousehospice.akaraisin.com/ui/walkforhillhousehospice/pledge/registration/start
Created a team named as “ Councillor Cui “, you are welcome to join my team:
https://hillhousehospice.akaraisin.com/ui/walkforhillhousehospice/t/e22d7287949f4a91b920753b6a5c2df6
Mill Pond Community:
Regarding Mill Pond Community, we had a meeting with YRP officers already, and will start this program around summer time of 2024. If anyone would like to participate right now, please use the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdiS7PgTqikaIlRXLF484ErdYKewvZPxhvqT53jSky7jVyUHQ/viewform
Richmond Hill’s Iconic Mill Pond Park to be Revitalized
Richmond Hill Council has approved the Mill Pond Park Revitalization Master Plan which will create new amenities, trails and improved facilities for residents.
Developed in consultation with the community, the multi-year Master Plan will see a number of enhancements including:
The Mill Pond Park Revitalization Master Plan will improve connectivity throughout the park for residents, while balancing its ecological and recreational use. More information about the Mill Pond Park Revitalization Master Plan can be found at RichmondHill.ca/MillPondProject.
Regional Services:
In partnership with the City of Markham and City of Richmond Hill and in co-operation with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario, York Region is constructing a new road across Highway 404 to improve connectivity and accommodate growth.
Description:
Duration:
Impact:
Thank you for your patience during the construction period. If you have any questions or concerns, sta will be pleased to respond. Contact us using any method noted below and quote “Highway 404 Road Crossing” in your inquiry. There will be lane reductions and periodic night work until fall 2024.
As with all road construction projects, work may be rescheduled due to weather. York Region will provide advance notice where possible.
YORK REGION TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC WORKS
Phone: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75000
TTY: 1-866-512-6228
Email: transportation@york.ca
After hours emergency: 1-877-464-9675 ext. 75200
YRDSB by-election
CALL FOR CANDIDATES FOR York Region District School Board trustee by-election
Deadline for Nominations: Friday, May 31, 2 p.m.
Richmond Hill – The City of Richmond Hill is accepting nominations for the York Region District School Board Trustee By-Election for Richmond Hill Wards 1, 2 and 4.
A By-election will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024. Elected by residents, the Trustee is guided by the Education Act and responsible for helping set operational policies for all public schools in York Region. The current term will end November 2026.
Candidate eligibility
To run for office as a School Board Trustee, a candidate must be:
Candidates will be disqualified if any legislation prevents them from holding a School Board Trustee office. Employees of the York Region District School Board are only permitted to file a nomination and be a Candidate if on the day they file their nomination they are on an unpaid leave absence from the Board that ends on Voting Day. Potential candidates should carefully review the full eligibility requirements and nomination information at RichmondHill.ca/RHVotes before submitting their nomination.
Filing a nomination
To file a nomination, eligible candidates must call 905-771-5470 or email candidates@richmondhill.ca to make an appointment with the Office of the City Clerk at Richmond Hill’s Municipal Offices (225 East Beaver Creek Road).
Potential candidates are not permitted to raise funds or spend anything on a campaign until their nomination form has been accepted by the Office of the City Clerk. In addition, all candidates must follow Richmond Hill’s updated Election Sign By-law.
Information about the voter’s list, voting dates and locations and more will be shared on the website as soon as it is available at RichmondHill.ca/RHVotes