Municipal Candidates

Incumbent: No

Holo Devnani is a Richmond Hill resident and former mayoral candidate. His background includes studies in physics, medical physics, finance and condominium law, along with experience in data consulting and condominium governance. He has also responded publicly to civic issues including housing, climate action and public space.

Incumbent: Yes

David West is Richmond Hill’s mayor, elected in a 2022 by-election after serving more than eight years as Ward 4 councillor. His website highlights community engagement, environmental sustainability, arts and culture, collaboration, diversity and inclusion, city services, and community safety as areas of focus.

Incumbent: Yes

Godwin Chan is Richmond Hill’s Deputy Mayor and Regional and Local Councillor. First elected in 2006, his website highlights work in policing, education, public health, road safety, economic development, housing, transit, the David Dunlap Observatory, and age-friendly services. He holds law and public administration degrees.

Incumbent: Yes

Joe DiPaola is a Richmond Hill Regional and Local Councillor, first elected in 1997. He previously served as Ward 6 councillor, deputy mayor and acting mayor, and has been involved in committees related to budget, planning, housing, road safety, community events, heritage, and accessibility.

Incumbent: Yes

Carol Davidson is Richmond Hill’s Ward 1 councillor for Oak Ridges. A longtime resident and former CTV journalist, she has also worked in consulting, research, and federal contracts. Her council priorities include growth management, traffic calming, park infrastructure, and resident engagement through the Ward 1 Civic Engagement Committee.

Incumbent: No

Muhammad Kermalli is a Richmond Hill entrepreneur and community leader. Founder of SKAILIT, he is a former chair of the Richmond Hill Board of Trade and has been involved with local business, workplace, and community initiatives, including Hill House Hospice and Well at Work.

Incumbent: No

Sigmund Lee is a Richmond Hill Ward 2 council candidate and CPA/FCA with more than 30 years of experience in finance, auditing, oversight, and accountability. A longtime Richmond Hill resident, he has identified municipal spending, financial oversight, and taxpayer value among the issues of interest in his campaign.

Incumbent: No

Juni L. Yeung is a Chinese cultural historian and author based in Richmond Hill, Ontario. She holds a Master’s degree in History from the University of Toronto. Yeung is the co-founder of the Hanfu Movement of Eastern Canada, chairs the Toronto Guqin Society, and has contested local and federal elections.

Incumbent: No

Sharon Chisholm is a Richmond Hill Ward 4 council candidate. Her campaign materials highlight environmental planning, tree planting, walkable neighbourhoods, growth-related infrastructure, community events, public spaces, local business support, resident engagement, and full-time council service as central priorities for her campaign.

Incumbent: Yes

Simon Cui's website lists his committee roles, including the Heritage Centre Advisory Committee, Economic Development Committee, Official Plan Update Committee, Village of Richmond Hill BIA Board, and Budget Committee of the Whole. His stated 2026 objectives include service engagement, neighbourhood safety, traffic safety, and urban forestry protection.

Incumbent: No

Rose Weinberg is a Richmond Hill Ward 4 council candidate. Her website describes her as a 40-year Ward 4 resident with experience at City Hall and a background in community organizing, charitable work, resident engagement, transparency, accountability, collaboration, public services, neighbourhood-building, and community-led initiatives.

Incumbent: No

Danny Yoon is a Richmond Hill Ward 4 council candidate with a background in information technology, design, and business technology solutions. His campaign website describes experience developing systems for major organizations and identifies priorities including transparent decision-making, practical problem-solving, stronger community engagement, local business support, infrastructure, and responsible municipal planning.

Incumbent: Yes

Karen Cilevitz is Richmond Hill’s Ward 5 councillor, first elected in 2014 and now serving her third consecutive term. Her website describes her as a longtime community volunteer and former DDO Defenders chair, with a focus on resident engagement, greenspace conservation, wildlife protection, and ward-level municipal issues.

Incumbent: No

No information was available.

Incumbent: No

Richard Rupp is a Richmond Hill resident with a background in public affairs, government relations, campaign management, and political commentary. His website says he studied political science and economics, has lived in Richmond Hill for over 20 years, and has managed federal, provincial, and municipal campaigns.

Incumbent: Yes

Robert Kolosowski serves as YRDSB trustee for Richmond Hill Wards 1, 2 and 4. According to his campaign site, he is a longtime Richmond Hill resident with a background in business consulting and board governance, and has identified school safety, education quality, parent engagement, and fiscal oversight as areas of focus.

Incumbent: Yes

Cindy Liang is the York Region District School Board trustee for Richmond Hill Wards 3, 5 and 6. First elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, she also serves as chair of YRDSB’s Learning, Equity and Well-Being Standing Committee.