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Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua delivers his annual address at the Mayor’s Luncheon hosted by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce to a sold-out crowd of more than 800 business professionals – the largest event attendance in the Chamber’s 41-year history.
MESSAGE FROM MAYOR BEVILACQUA Vaughan, its people, economy and future are reaching new, exciting and
unprecedented heights. This is not the same city that it once was seven years
ago when I was first sworn in as mayor. Vaughan is rising to its full potential
as a world-class city.
We are celebrated for our transparency, accountability and our leading ethics
reforms. Faith in public institutions has been restored.
Our finances are strong. We continue to manage taxpayers’ money responsibly
and respectfully. We have a competitive tax rate and we continue to set new
records in economic prosperity and job creation.
Businesses and citizens are rallying around the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
and celebrating it as a marvel of urban planning and architectural design.
Our downtown will be like no other. It will be unique and whether someone
is working, living or cycling through one of its many neighbourhoods, people
will know they are in a place that is distinct. They will know they are in Vaughan.
We remain the first and only municipality outside Toronto to be connected by
the TTC subway service and we are an essential part of a regionally-integrated
transit network that breaks down barriers and moves people further, faster
and where they need to be. Improved public transit connections means
businesses can better extend their reach to recruit and hire the best and
the brightest minds.
The opening of the subway to Vaughan and the ongoing construction of
the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital are examples of what we can do when we
work together. Cranes continue to tower over the site of the future hospital –
a $1.6 billion initiative. It will employ more than 1,800 full-time staff and be
the first hospital in Canada to feature fully integrated smart technology
systems and medical devices that can speak directly to one another to
maximize patient care. Vaughan continues to do its part with a special levy
of $80 million to bring modern, accessible, front-line healthcare to our
residents. Investing in healthcare is city-building.
Vaughan is rising because we have held dear to the importance of putting
people first. As I have always said, public service is a vocation. I am not here
VaughanOn The Move.
NEWS FROM THE CITY OF VAUGHAN JUNE 2018
CITY-BUILDING UPDATE
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua at the topping-off ceremony of the PwC-YMCA building, which will be home to a new Vaughan Public Library and community space located in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre.
INSIDE THIS ISSUEn Building a World-Class Inclusive City
n Transportation Update
n 2018 Budget Highlights
n Vaughan by the Numbers
n Mayor’s Smart City Task Force
n Vaughan Public Libraries: Helping You Grow Your Business
n Art and Culture Highlights
n Marketing Vaughan to the World for Opportunity and Investment
n Council News
for myself. I am here to serve the residents of Vaughan and provide a level
of service by government that is in the best interest of our citizens.
When you walk through our community, and speak with neighbours, it is
evident that there is a renewed confidence and faith in our city and what we
can be.
Vaughan continues to rise and I look forward to building on our shared
successes. The state of our city is strong and exceeding our most ambitious
expectations. We’ve only just begun. There is so much more for us to achieve,
look toward and reach for.
TogetherBuilding A World-Class City.
MACKENZIE VAUGHAN HOSPITAL FORGING AHEADArticle courtesy of Mackenzie Health
During the past year, the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital project has been moving
forward at full speed to advance the world-class design as well as construction on the
site. As part of Mackenzie Health’s two-site hospital model, it will provide increased
access to state-of-the-art health care closer to home for the residents of Vaughan.
The detailed design of the new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital advanced significantly
in 2017. During this process, the Mackenzie Health team, working with patient
and family advisors, tested and refined mocked-up patient care rooms in key
clinical areas, such as emergency, medicine, surgery, critical care, mental health
and obstetrics. In November 2017, Vaughan and area residents, as well as hospital
staff, physicians and volunteers, were able to experience the “built-to-scale”
patient rooms and understand how the spaces and room designs will support a
world-class health experience at the new Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital.
In February 2017, Canada’s largest municipally-owned electric utility was
born, serving Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe area. Four utilities,
including Vaughan’s PowerStream, merged to create Alectra, an entity
whose combined innovation and resources is bolstering the power grid
and already enhancing service for nearly one million customers and
a population of three million people.
Less than a year later, Alectra is growing again. Announced December 14,
2017, the City of Guelph agreed to merge Guelph Hydro with Alectra.
This merger, which is subject to Ontario Energy Board approval, will
create better value for Alectra Utilities’ customers and shareholders alike.
“Alectra and Guelph Hydro are a perfect match and we are looking
forward to taking the next steps on this exciting journey with them,”
said Brian Bentz, President and CEO of Alectra Inc. “We will now work
with the Guelph Hydro team to prepare a merger submission to the
Ontario Energy Board in the first quarter of 2018, and we expect that
a hearing will take place later in the year. This is an exciting opportunity
for Alectra and Guelph Hydro, and most importantly, it will benefit the
customers and communities that we serve.”
Alectra’s focus is to help Vaughan residents and businesses maximize
the value they get from their energy provider. Throughout 2017, energy
conservation programs in Vaughan have realized reductions equivalent to
removing 107,000 homes off the grid. So far, $8.6 million of incentives
have been given to participating residents and businesses, with improvements
by local businesses and industries contributing to more than 80 per cent
of those total savings. Alectra’s plan for further conservation in the coming
years is expected to see greater energy and cost savings for customers.
Learn more at www.alectra.com.
ALECTRA UTILITIES SEEKS TO GROW WHILE INCREASING BENEFITS FOR VAUGHAN CUSTOMERS Article courtesy of Alectra Utilities
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua joins members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in support of the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital following the Run for Vaughan 5K.
Currently under construction, Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital will be Canada’s first smart hospital when it opens its doors to the community in 2020.
Community support also continued to be strong in 2017. In addition to community
supporters, who have continued to raise funds for the new hospital, the Ahmadiyya
Muslim Jama’at Canada made a $2 million gift, the De Gasperis and Muzzo
families made the largest single donation to date with a $15 million gift and,
most recently in December 2017, the Carlo and Angela Baldassarra Family pledged
a $5 million donation to support the campaign.
Looking forward to 2018, construction will continue at full speed and the hospital
building will rise upward. Upon completion in 2020, Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital
will be the first in Canada to feature fully integrated “smart” technology systems
and medical devices that can exchange information with each other, patients and
health care providers, and action immediately. The 1.2-million-square-foot hospital
will have 350 beds, with flexibility to increase capacity to 550 beds, and set a new
standard for care and services.
GOOD GOVERNANCEVaughan’s commitment to transparency and accountability continues to advance with the establishment of a Lobbyist Registry: a tool that allows the public access to information about who is meeting with decision makers.
For more information, visit www.vaughan.ca/ServiceExcellence.
Mayors give a thumbs up after signing an agreement to merge three power companies to form Ontario’s second largest electricity distribution company last year. From left: Mayor Fred Eisenberger of Hamilton, Mayor Bonnie Crombie of Mississauga, Mayor Frank Scarpitti of Markham, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua of Vaughan, Mayor Jeff Lehman of Barrie and Mayor Walter Sendzik of St. Catharines.
EXPANDED GO TRAIN PARKING
More parking at the Maple and Rutherford GO Stations will make
the daily commute easier for people in Vaughan.
The Province of Ontario will construct new multi-level parking structures
to help meet high parking demands at the Maple and Rutherford GO
stations, providing 1,200 new spots at each station, including facilities
for electric vehicle charging stations.
Metrolinx will also be adding new pedestrian tunnels at both stations
to accommodate increased GO Transit service. Better pedestrian
and cyclist connections, bike storage facilities, an upgraded bus loop
and kiss-and-ride (pick-up and drop-off) lane is also planned.
In addition, three new GO train stations will be built in York Region/
Simcoe County, including Kirby Station in Vaughan. The new station
will be located between the existing Maple and King City stations.
The stations will be on the Barrie GO Transit line as part of the Metrolinx
GO Regional Express Rail (RER) program. The RER network is designed
to provide commuters with more frequent, convenient and faster travel
options across the GTA, and Hamilton/Burlington area by 2024.
For more information, visit www.metrolinx.com.
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON THE HIGHWAY 427 EXPANSION IN VAUGHAN
On May 1, 2018, Mayor and
Members of Council joined
partners from the provincial
and federal government to
announce that construction
has begun on the expansion
of Highway 427 in Vaughan.
The highway will be
extended by 6.6 kilometres
from Highway 7 to Major
Mackenzie Drive, and widened to eight lanes from Finch
Avenue to Highway 7. The expansion will help improve traffic, create
jobs and support economic growth.
For more information, visit www.427expansion.ca.
PARKING AT THE VMCUse the designated pick-up and
drop-off locations.
For more information,
visit www.vaughan.ca/VMC.
TransportationUpdates.
2018 BudgetHighlights.
VAUGHAN MAINTAINS ONE OF THE LOWEST TAXES IN THE GTAThe City of Vaughan has a bold vision for the future and is determined to achieve its goals through thoughtful planning, economic leadership and respecting taxpayers’ dollars. For the fourth year in a row, Vaughan Council passed a fiscally responsible budget and kept within the mandate to ensure the property tax rate increase is no more than three per cent.
The budget includes a 2.89-per-cent commercial property tax increase, which represents an additional $7.17 annually for commercial property, and $8.63 annually for industrial property for each $100,000 of property assessment.
The City’s total budget for 2018 is $606.1 million and it includes:
n Operating budget of $298.3 million – funded by property taxes, this budget delivers services, such as: recreation programs, fire rescue and prevention education, waste collection, snow clearing, parks maintenance and community centre operations.
n Water, wastewater and stormwater operating budget of $161.3 million – funded by water program rates, this budget delivers water, wastewater and stormwater services, and provides the resources needed to operate and maintain the City’s infrastructure. The stormwater
charge has funded more than 330 initiatives. For more information,
visit www.vaughan.ca/stormwater.
n Capital budget of $146.5 million – funded by various sources, including development charges, infrastructure reserves and gas tax, this budget funds the construction, and maintenance of City infrastructure, including roads, pipes, parks and buildings.
Learn more at www.vaughan.ca/budget.
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SINCE 2015 APPROXIMATELY$30 million IN SAVINGS.
Source: Office of the Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer
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TRAINING PROGRAMS8:
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Vaughan
3.1%
15.7%
81% SMALL (1 - 19 employees): 9,695
MEDIUM (20 - 99 employees): 1,874
LARGE (100 - 499 employees): 366
VERY LARGE (500+ employees): 15
VAUGHAN BUSINESSESBY SIZE: 20175
15.2%of Vaughan’s
labour forceis self-employed1
95.2%of the population
in Vaughan collect an income1
$1.97 billionvalue of building permits issued in 20174
Manufacturing, 22.17%
Construction, 13.11%
Retail Trade, 11.53%
Wholesale Trade, 10.09%
Accommodation and Food Services, 5.72%
Transporation and Warehousing, 5.71%
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, 5.11%Arts, Entertainment and Recreation, 4.16%
Educational Services, 3.98%
Health Care and Social Assistance, 3.9%
Others, 14.52%
Vaughan Employment by Industry,
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1. Statistics Canada, 2016 Census 2. York Region 2041 Preferred Growth Scenario, Nov. 2015 3.York Region Population Estimate, Dec. 31, 2017 4. City of Vaughan, Building Standards, 2017 5. 2017 York Region Employment Survey 6. 2017 York Region Employment and Industry Report 7. Funding to Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC) from the Province of Ontario, 2017 8. City of Vaughan Enterprise Centre Reporting, Province of Ontario, 2017 9. Mackenzie Health
55,000new jobs5 have been created in Vaughan.
SINCE 2010,
BY THE NUMBERS
70.3%of adults earned
post-secondary qualifications1
17thin population
in Canada
EMPLOYMENT POPULATION 321,5002 497,4002
2041
2017
218,0205 334,4993
95.2%of the population
in Vaughan collect an income1
46.3%
of Vaughan’s population is foreign-born. Recent immigration gains have
come from China, Philippines, Pakistan,
Iran and India.1
105 different
languages are spoken by
Vaughan residents.1
VaughanIS A NET IMPORTER OF JOBS. Employment labour force in Vaughan
exceeds Vaughan’s resident labour force.
218,020 jobs5 : 169,220 labour force1
Manufacturing, 22.17%
Construction, 13.11%
Retail Trade, 11.53%
Wholesale Trade, 10.09%
Accommodation and Food Services, 5.72%
Transporation and Warehousing, 5.71%
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, 5.11%Arts, Entertainment and Recreation, 4.16%
Educational Services, 3.98%
Health Care and Social Assistance, 3.9%
Others, 14.52%
Vaughan Employment by Industry,
20175
1. Statistics Canada, 2016 Census 2. York Region 2041 Preferred Growth Scenario, Nov. 2015 3.York Region Population Estimate, Dec. 31, 2017 4. City of Vaughan, Building Standards, 2017 5. 2017 York Region Employment Survey 6. 2017 York Region Employment and Industry Report 7. Funding to Vaughan Business Enterprise Centre (VBEC) from the Province of Ontario, 2017 8. City of Vaughan Enterprise Centre Reporting, Province of Ontario, 2017 9. Mackenzie Health
Mayor’sSmart CityTask Force.
#VaughanDigital
In 2017, Vaughan made a commitment to develop a plan to improve
livability and create opportunities for its citizens by harnessing the power
of technology and data. In this digital age, the government, like the private
sector, needs to enable service across multiple platforms to better serve its
citizens. For this reason, the City launched its digital strategy #VaughanDigital
which defines how the City will interact with citizens, including online
engagement, access to data and content, public connectivity, digital literacy,
e-services and mobile apps.
The City also launched the Mayor’s Smart City Advisor Task Force, comprised
of engaged citizens and subject matter and industry experts. The primary
objective of the Task Force is to provide advice to staff and Council on how
to develop a smart city strategy – considering, for example, the role of
artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IOT) applications and big data –
that will improve the lives of Vaughan residents and increase the capacity
of local businesses.
The Task Force taps into the local expertise of companies like Identita,
Drone Delivery Canada and Proto3000, which are harnessing the power
of new and improved technologies to drive innovation and strengthen
Vaughan’s burgeoning technology sector. Their informed contributions in
the security, transportation, and advanced manufacturing sectors, together
with their peers, can help shape Vaughan’s smart city vision.
Identita, a boutique security firm specializing in access control solutions,
has just released IDTouch – a patented biometric technology based on the
dynamic electrophysiological (ECG) characteristics of the living body, such
as the unique rhythm of your heart to open a lock. Biometric authentication
characteristics, unlike identification codes or passwords, cannot be lost,
forgotten, or transferred and are always in possession of the individual.
Drone Delivery Canada (DCC), a drone technology company will one day
deliver your packages by autonomous drones. Focused on the design,
development and implementation of its logistics software platform, DCC
just received a Compliant UAV Operator Special Flight Operations Certificate
(SFOC) from Transport Canada. This milestone marks the starting point
for the commercialization of drone delivery services in Canada.
Proto3000 recently introduced metal 3D printing to their business platform.
The company revolutionized the manufacturing landscape by introducing
an affordable metal 3D printing solution designed for engineers with the
Desktop Metal Studio System. It uses the same metal alloys in a process
similar to the most widely used 3D printing processes (FDM). Coming up
on the horizon, Proto3000 will be introducing a mass production machine,
capable of printing 100x faster and at 20x lower costs.
More than just technology, Vaughan’s Digital Strategy and the Mayor’s
Smart City Advisory Task Force concentrate on how technology can be
leveraged to create convenience and comfort for our citizens, promote
democratic participation, provide opportunities for societal transformation,
improve business productivity, and facilitate investment.
Learn more at www.vaughan.ca/SmartCity.
DELIVERING SERVICE EXCELLENCE WITH INNOVATION
The Vaughan Public Libraries (VPL) not only provides a variety of
information and resources to the community, but they also provide training
resources for entrepreneurs, investors, business owners and their employees.
Adidas Canada, in Woodbridge, recently partnered with VPL to provide
its employees with library cards, enabling them to access free
professional development that they can use at any time from any
computer, tablet or smartphone.
Through VPL, businesses can boost employee engagement and workplace
satisfaction with access to the latest apps and digital resources, such as
Lynda.com and Transparent Language. These self-paced, online courses
and video tutorials taught by industry experts, include such topics as:
software and technology, project management, customer service essentials,
finance, and business writing.
Contact VPL for more
information by emailing
[email protected] or visit
www.vaughanpl.info/lifelonglearning.
VAUGHAN PUBLIC LIBRARIES: HELPING YOU GROW YOUR BUSINESS
The Civic Centre Resource Library is one of nine current Vaughan Public Library locations offering a variety of services for businesses.
CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Cultural programming profiles Vaughan as a vibrant community with
a creative city centre that attracts tourism and creative industries.
In 2017, Vaughan featured 58 arts and culture partnerships, bringing
in 30,000 participants city-wide.
2017 CELEBRATION HIGHLIGHTS
n Eight successful years participating in National Culture Days celebrations
with more than 30 city-wide free activities led by community
organizations, and businesses.
n Canada 150 programs; VaughanLink Ambassadors, E!games Challenge.
n The Dream Weaver-Community Engagement Project.
COMING UP IN 2018
n Annual events: International National Culture Days,
National Youth Arts Week.
n Cultural programming and activation at Transit Square will develop
Vaughan’s profile as a high quality and dynamic place, as a creative
city centre and attractive tourism destination.
n Feasibility Study for a Cultural Arts Centre: The study will research
the need for a publicly identifiable place in the Vaughan Metropolitan
Centre, recognized by the entire community as a centre for innovation,
training, production and experience of arts and cultural activities.
For more information about Arts and Culture Programs, and Events
visit: www.vaughan.ca/culture.
ART ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Vaughan is a creative urban city that integrates art into its public realm as
a valuable placemaking catalyst to convey its unique identity and economic
vitality. In 2017, the URBAN CITIES Art Exhibition Series inspired public
engagement for the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre through four
art exhibitions, attracting almost 138,000 viewer impressions. Vaughan
was gifted 30 original works as capital assets for the City’s permanent
Art Integration Collection and received a significant sponsorship
from Scotiabank for PROJECT 99, the Canada 150 themed exhibition.
This series was featured at the On the Slate Gallery in Vaughan City Hall.
UPCOMING ON THE SLATE ART EXHIBITIONS:
n smARTcities│| exploring the digital frontier
n Profiles of INNOVATION | TECHNOLOGY
CITY-BUILDING: RECOGNIZING GREAT ARCHITECTURE WITH THE URBAN DESIGN AWARDS
Urban design is about how people connect with places, shaping the way
public areas are experienced and used. As one of the fastest-growing
municipalities in Canada, it is important to recognize the role urban
design plays in establishing our city. It makes a significant difference
in city-building, positioning Vaughan as an attractive and thriving place
to live, work and play. The City hosted its 2017 Urban Design Awards on
November 15, 2017. Sponsored by the Carpenters and Allied Workers Local
27, the 2017 Awards recognized five projects: KPMG Tower, Vaughan Civic
Centre Resource Library, Minto Water Garden, Highway 7 West Rapidway
and Woodbridge Fairground Lofts.
Art and CultureHighlights.
Sandra Scarpelli, “City by Night”, Photography, 2017. Featured in the ARTmeetsDESIGN exhibition at Vaughan City Hall.
2017 Canada Day Dream Weaver Project at Vaughan Canada 150 Pavilion
MARKETING VAUGHAN TO THE WORLD FOR OPPORTUNITY AND INVESTMENT
CELEBRATING MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES WITH SORA AND BAGUIO: Last year was significant, marking the City’s 25th and 20th anniversaries
of its twinning with Sora, Italy and Baguio City, Philippines, respectively.
The City proudly hosted official delegations from both cities in 2017.
Delegations from Zichuan District of Zibo, Shanghai Changning and
Yangzhou also visited the City to discuss business alliance opportunities.
BUSINESS MISSION TO CHINA AND VIETNAM: Vaughan completed
a business mission to China and Vietnam in November 2017. During the
mission, the City signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Beijing
International Film Academy to facilitate their search for a North American
business location.
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council with the Baguio City delegation.
Mayor and Members of Council with the recipients of the Award of Excellence for the Vaughan Civic Centre Resource Library.
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Marilyn IafrateCOUNCILLOR WARD 1
905-832-2281 [email protected]
As the Councillor of Ward 1, Maple/Kleinburg,
I proudly advocate for my community which has
resulted in many opportunities and successes.
The future Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital will
provide a variety of health services as well as
creating over 2000 new jobs. Construction is
ongoing and is expected to be completed in 2020.
The newly built Civic Centre Library, has won many
awards for design and innovation and is a hub
for community learning and gathering. The North
Maple Regional Park is coming to life. This 200-
acre site will be Vaughan’s flagship park and the
first phase consisting of two artificial turf soccer
fields, parking and trail system will open this year.
Restoration work for the Pierre Berton Heritage
Centre in Kleinburg will be completed by the
summer. These successes play an important
part of our vibrant City of Vaughan.
Tony CarellaCOUNCILLOR WARD 2
905-832-2281 [email protected]
We continue to renew our infrastructure – with
projects planned, underway, or already completed
this year at: Legion Court (road and watermain),
McKenzie Street (road), Willis Road (bridge),
Dorengate Drive (stairway to Islington), Clarence
Street (gabions and culvert), Kipling Avenue
(watermain), Father Bulfon Community Centre
(outdoor ice rink), Sonoma Heights (repaving
nine streets). Most exciting is the latest step in the
Woodbridge Avenue streetscape renewal project,
with proposed funding to flow on the approval
of our updated development charges by-law.
Thank you to the residents of Woodbridge West,
for the privilege of serving you.”
Rosanna DeFrancescaCOUNCILLOR WARD 3
905-832-2281 [email protected]
I am proud to share that there have been many
improvements to Ward 3. Among the many,
Chancellor Park will see a replaced junior and
senior play facilities and swing set with highly
accessible play components, along with new
rubber surface titles for the area. The Chancellor
Community Centre also plays host to the
Innovative Path System for the visually impaired.
In addition, construction of the Vellore Village
Library continues and is set to open to the public
in September 2018. Our tree canopy has also
grown with an additional 250 new trees in Ward 3
local parks.
Alan ShefmanCOUNCILLOR WARD 5
905-832-2281 [email protected]
Vaughan is booming, as is Ward 5 – Thornhill.
We are seeing dynamic and positive change
everywhere – rapid transit development is underway
and our parks and community centres are being
modernized. In the last few years I have worked
with ratepayer associations to preserve existing
neighbourhoods, while ensuring that development
is as positive and beneficial as possible for our
residents. A prime example is transforming a
proposed 20-storey residential building at Spring
Farm Marketplace to a commercial addition.
I have also been working with the new owners
of the Promenade Mall to undergo their major
transformation, including a “grand” avenue,
an office building and a hotel.
Sandra Yeung RaccoCOUNCILLOR WARD 4
905-832-2281 [email protected]
This term has seen immense growth and progress
in Ward 4, including the opening of the VMC
subway station and the ongoing development
of numerous VMC projects. I have been working
closely with the Province through the years
to improve transit opportunities for residents,
and I am happy to see the proposed expansion
of the Maple Go and Rutherford Go stations
parking capacity.
In 2018, I have encouraged staff to move forward
with the planning and design for the Carville
Community Centre, District Park and Library,
and Block 18 District Park.
As always, I will continue to serve the residents
to the best of my abilities.
Mario FerriDEPUTY MAYOR, REGIONAL AND LOCAL COUNCILLOR
905-832-2281 ext. [email protected]
As Mayor Bevilacqua says, “Vaughan is rising to its
full potential as a world-class city”. I am delighted
with our employment growth rate of 3.5 per cent
outpacing the GTA, more than 55,000 jobs created
since 2010, a plethora of community and recreational
centres, volunteers that are second to none and
soon a new hospital.
Among these accomplishments, I am most proud
of Council’s ability to find efficiencies and cut costs
while maintaining service levels. In 2014, projected
tax increases for 2015, 2016 and 2017 were 6.7 per
cent, 4.41 per cent and 4.22 per cent. Instead,
Council has kept taxes under 3 per cent. There
is indeed much to be proud of in Vaughan.”
Gino RosatiREGIONAL AND LOCAL COUNCILLOR
905-832-2281 [email protected]
The City of Vaughan continues to build on our
momentum as one of Canada’s best places to
live. In December 2017 we opened the Region’s
first subway in Vaughan’s new downtown that will
be home to several new businesses, residential
developments, entertainment, restaurants and
cultural facilities. The Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital
is expected to be completed in 2020 and will bring
world-class healthcare to our citizens.
The EA’s for Langstaff and Teston crossings
are underway including the construction for
the widening of Major Mackenzie drive west
of Pine Valley. Vaughan will continue to be
one of the most desirable cities to live.
Sunder SinghREGIONAL AND LOCAL COUNCILLOR
905-832-2281 [email protected]
With a strong commitment to positive, progressive
and innovative growth, my community dedication
has manifested in bringing forth two Member’s
Resolutions – the implementation of two additional
Community Gardens and the Mayor’s Monarch
Pledge.
My affiliation with Housing York has supported
affordable housing options for residents. I look
forward to ongoing discussions relating to seniors’
mobility, bringing public art into City of Vaughan
public spaces, fostering community pride and
connections through cultural events and focusing
on the importance of inclusivity and gender
equality education.
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“The biggest compliment a council can receive, is the support of theirresidents. According to our Citizen Survey, 97 per cent of our residentssay life is good in Vaughan and give high satisfaction ratings for servicesfrom libraries, recreation, waste collection and fire and rescue. We humblyaccept this but we are aware that there is so much more for all of us to do.For Vaughan, the best is yet to come!”
~ Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua