Government

Michael Parsa was elected to the Ontario Legislature on June 7, 2018, in his home riding of Aurora – Oak Ridges – Richmond Hill. Michael is deeply committed to serving the public and has a long-standing reputation of actively engaging with various communities and organizations within the region, and beyond. He has previously worked and volunteered with the town in a variety of ways including, helping support initiatives for at-risk youth, personal mentorship and empowerment.

Karen Cilevitz has lived in Richmond Hill since 2009, and is a proud Ward 5 resident elected to the Ward 5 Councillor seat in 2014, and re-elected for a second term in 2018. She has 3 adult children who live in Ontario. A lifelong volunteer and community activist, Karen served as Chair of the DDO Defenders for 6 years, leading this grassroots community advocacy group in protecting and conserving Richmond Hill’s iconic David Dunlap Observatory Campus and surrounding lands as a public legacy.

Daisy Wai, a resident of Richmond Hill, was elected as the Member of Provincial Parliament for the Riding of Richmond Hill on June 7th 2018.

David West was appointed to Council to fill a vacancy in December 2013 and was later elected to his first full term of council in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. 

David has proudly called Richmond Hill home for the majority of his life. He has got to know many people through operating his business West Photo.

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