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18-416: The mayor serves as the leader of council, presiding over meetings to maintain order, and calling special meetings when needed. The mayor and councillors both propose, oversee the administration and finances of Richmond Hill and direction the operations of the city's departments, as well as meeting with residents and government agencies to discuss issues relevant to Richmond Hill and its residents. Dave Barrow

36-566: A decision that received unanimous support from the city council. Barrow took a medical leave of absence starting in February 2021. Although he intended to resume his duties as mayor by the fall that year, he ultimately resigned from the position in September 2021, and was succeeded by David West after a by-election. Barrow was married to Tomye Anne until his death. Together, they had two children: Greg and Jennifer. Barrow died on

54-576: A salary increase of 54 per cent in 1998, stating that it was "not sending a very good message" to municipal staff and the public. He later voted in favour of having certain travel and conference expenses incurred by councillors' spouses covered at the expense of taxpayers in October that same year. He also advocated for the preservation of the Oak Ridges Moraine , and was opposed to the provincial government's proposal to construct housing on

72-494: Is responsible for providing direction, policy advice and leadership to and through the Financial Services, Information Technology and City Clerk’s Divisions. It provides expert financial, administrative and technical services to ensure supports are in place for internal and external clients and partners. The Environment & Infrastructure Services Department oversees the design, construction and overall management of

90-734: The City's water & wastewater infrastructure, delivery of recreational & cultural programs and managing the city's recreational facilities. The department also runs special events, such as Concerts in the Park and The Reel Thing , a local film festival. The Community Services Department also runs the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts . The Planning & Regulatory Services Department provides Planning and Building related services to Council, other departments and

108-510: The City’s municipal infrastructure and environmental programs. The Department has a strategic focus on the direction and management of environmental services and initiatives that support future needs and interests of the community. The integration of all design and construction projects for facilities, parks, roads, water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure resides in this Department. The Chief Administrative Office provides Corporate leadership in

126-451: The general public. Each division within the department has responsibility for various stages and aspects of land development and construction of buildings, as well as the administration of various City by-laws . It responds to the specific needs of Council, the public and the development industry. Richmond Hill was incorporated as a village in 1873, and the village council consisted of a reeve and four village councillors. The councillors were

144-405: The incorporation of York Region to have a mayor, two regional councillors shared with York Region Council, and six town councillors. 1970 had also seen Richmond Hill expand from 1,700 acres (6.9 km) to 27,000 acres (110 km) and from 19000 residents to 34000 residents with the annexation of land from Whitchurch Township , Markham Township , Vaughan Township and King Township . In 1982,

162-437: The integrated front line services required to provide for an active, attractive, safe and connected community. The department includes Fire & Emergency Services, Parks Operations, Public Works Operations and Recreation & Culture. The Community Services Department is responsible for delivering Fire & Emergency Services programs, maintaining parks, road repair and replacement, garbage & recycling programs, operation of

180-538: The landform. During the 2003 municipal election, Barrow ran on a platform of alleviating traffic congestion in the area and starting a road safety-watch program. He became deputy mayor that year, and was acting mayor when incumbent William F. Bell underwent hip surgery in February 2004. Barrow was elected mayor of Richmond Hill in November 2006, following Bell's retirement. He was succeeded as regional councillor by Vito Spatafora . Although Barrow called for

198-641: The morning of September 22, 2022, in Richmond Hill. He was diagnosed with dementia and a stroke prior to his death at the age of 75. Barrow was the recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012). In September 2022, a week before his death, the Richmond Hill council dedicated the Dave Barrow Square, located east of the city's Central Library , in his honour. A portion of

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216-609: The overall management of the City's five departments. In this role, the Chief Administrative Officer reviews and approves all recommendations made to Council and Committees of Council, and manages corporate strategic planning. The Chief Administrative Officer acts as department head to the Legal Division, Human Resources and the Office of Strategic Initiatives. The Community Services Department delivers

234-726: The terms of councillors were extended to three years, and in 2006 the terms were extended to four years. In March 2019, Richmond Hill was designated a city. Dave Barrow David Charles Barrow (May 7, 1947 – September 22, 2022) was a Canadian politician. He served as the mayor of Richmond Hill from 2006 to 2021 and previously served on its city council. Barrow was born in Richmond Hill, Ontario , on May 7, 1947, to Elgin "Tubby" and Mary Barrow. He completed his primary education at McConaghy Public School, before attending Richmond Hill High School in his hometown. He then studied at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute . Barrow

252-401: The top four vote-getters of all persons running for the job. The reeve and councillors served one-year terms. Richmond Hill was incorporated as a town in 1957, and the town council was expanded to include a mayor, a reeve, a deputy reeve and four town councillors. In 1966, the council began to serve two-year terms, rather than the previous one-year terms. The council was reorganised in 1971 after

270-443: The town hall to be relocated back to the city's downtown – as part of an overall plan to revive the core of Richmond Hill – he later walked back on the plan, reluctant to devote a significant amount of the municipality's reserve funds into a single project. Barrow was subsequently re-elected in 2010, 2014, and 2018. In late 2017, he declined an offer from the provincial government to host a cannabis retail location in Richmond Hill,

288-480: The vacancy of West's former seat until November 14, 2022. City Council oversees the municipal departments, which deliver a variety of services to the residents of Richmond Hill. The city has a Community Services Department, Corporate & Financial Services Department, Environment & Infrastructure Services Department, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer and Planning & Regulatory Services Department. The city’s Corporate & Financial Services Department

306-425: Was elected mayor in 2018 but in September 2021, he announced that he would be leaving the position. Deputy mayor Joe Di Paola served as acting mayor after Barrow's resignation until a by-election could be held to elect a permanent replacement. Ward 4 councillor David West won the by-election held from January 18-24th, 2022 and he was sworn in as mayor the following day. Raika Sheppard was appointed by council to fill

324-553: Was first elected to political office in 1978, representing Ward 4 in the Richmond Hill city council. He served in that capacity until 1985, when he went back to his family's business – an insurance brokerage company established by his father in 1964 – following the death of the elder Barrow. After just over a decade outside politics, he made a comeback in 1997 when he was elected to the York Regional Council . Barrow voted against giving himself and fellow councillors

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