Richmond Hill Mayor David West was elected Treasurer by the Ontario Big City Mayors’ Caucus (OBCM) at its meeting on Friday, February 7, 2025. Mayor West joins the OBCM Executive Committee immediately for a term ending in December 2026.
Mayors on the OBCM Caucus represent cities with populations of 100,000 or more, which includes nearly 70% of people living in Ontario. OBCM provides a voice for big city mayors and works closely with the federal and provincial governments, as well as partnering with municipal organizations such as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Some of the important work of OBCM includes advocating for the priorities of large cities like Richmond Hill and sharing information and resources among members and with other governments, stakeholders and organizations.
OBCM also takes public positions on key issues that affect big cities, such as the Solve the Crisis campaign calling for action on homelessness and mental health.
“I am extremely grateful to my Mayoral colleagues who have elected me to the executive committee. Now, more than ever it’s important for Ontario cities and cities across Canada to rally together during these uncertain economic times. Whether it’s advocating for funding to address the ongoing housing crisis or safeguarding Canadian local businesses, I will continue to work with OBCM to be a strong voice for Richmond Hill.” - Mayor David West
