David West - Mayor of Richmond Hill

David West was re-elected Mayor in October 2022, after first being elected in January 2022. Prior to that, he was appointed to Council on December 4, 2013 to fill a vacancy and was elected in October 2014 and 2018 to continue as Councillor for Ward 4.

He has served the residents of Richmond Hill for years as a local business owner and has demonstrated leadership through various volunteer community positions. With the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce, he has been Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, a member of the Board of Directors and also served as Chair of the Chamber. A committed contributor to his community, David has volunteered with Yellow Brick House, Mackenzie Health and the Toronto Waldorf School. 

Before becoming a Councillor, David served on numerous Richmond Hill committees and task forces, including: 

• Yonge Street Subway Task Force
• Cultural Leadership Council
• Committee of Adjustment
• RHCPA Marketing Committee
• Community Hub Liaison Committee
• Richmond Hill Winter Carnival Committee
• and more.

David was also an active participant in the public consultations held during the development of Richmond Hill's Official Plan and Strategic Plan (2010 to 2014).

David's current Committee participation for the 2022-2026 term include:

• Chair of the Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Committee (AHSIC)
• Vice-Chair of the Budget Committee of the Whole (BCW)
• Audit Committee
• Economic Development Committee (EDC)
• Heritage Centre Advisory Committee (HCAC).

As a member of Regional Council he is currently involved with:

• York Region Housing Affordability Task Force (Chair)
• Public Works – Environmental Services
• York Region Rapid Transit Corporation
• Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
• TRCA’s Partners in Project Green Executive Management Steering Committee.

A husband and father, David has called Richmond Hill home for more than 30 years. He is a passionate patron of the visual arts.  As lifelong learner, David enjoys reading on a wide range of topics and he appreciates any opportunity to be in the outdoors. Watch for him at community events, he loves to meet and speak with Richmond Hill constituents.           

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