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Richmond Hill may end individual councillor-hosted events by 2027, shifting focus to City/community-led initiatives. Expense policy updates aim to boost transparency and accountability, with clearer rules and spending caps. Traffic changes include reducing speed limits to 40 km/h on select roads and adjusting parking for safety and access.

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Richmond Hill may end individual councillor-hosted events by 2027, shifting focus to City/community-led initiatives. Expense policy updates aim to boost transparency and accountability, with clearer rules and spending caps. Traffic changes include reducing speed limits to 40 km/h on select roads and adjusting parking for safety and access.

The City’s overall $510.4M budget proposes a 3.46% tax increase ($75.52/year for the average home), plus water and stormwater rate hikes. Key investments: roads, parks, flood protection, and facility upgrades. Budget strategy emphasizes affordability, sustainability, and service quality.

Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments seek to permit a large mixed-use development with eight towers (39–49 storeys), 3,773 housing units, retail, and a private elevated park, while retaining some hotel and conference uses. The land must be redesignated to allow housing. Staff are gathering public comments, noting concerns about height, density, transportation, servicing, schools, parks, and coordination with the new Secondary Plan.