RESPECT FOR YOU
Affordability
Lower Taxes. Better Value. A More Affordable Richmond Hill
Diversifying the economy of Richmond Hill to provide jobs for our younger generation and expanding our tax base through businesses so we can lower taxes on homes.
Safety
Safer Streets. Stronger Communities. Peace of Mind.
Forging stronger relationships with York Regional Police to increase safety and working with our federal and provincial representatives to strengthen our laws.
Accountability
A Councillor Who Listens, Responds and Delivers for Ward 5
Respect for you, Listening to you, Responding to your needs.
Why Am I Running?
This election isn’t about me. It’s about all of us. When I am out talking to people, I keep hearing the same things. People don't feel listened to. They don't feel City Hall is accountable. And they keep telling me they want a city with better planning.
Our taxes keep increasing, but we don't feel we’re getting better services or better value. Costs in Richmond Hill are going up. Affordability is going down. Crime is higher now than it was four years ago.
Has Ward 5 and Richmond Hill kept pace with the needs of its residents?
Residents feel disconnected from Council and our elected officials. There isn’t much opportunity for real dialogue. I intend to change that. I will bring Town Halls and Public Forums to Ward 5 so I can discuss with you what is being debated in Council and bring back your ideas and concerns.
Ward 5 deserves a Councillor who listens, plans ahead and has a clear vision for Richmond Hill's future.
I am focused on being accessible, approachable and accountable. I am listening. I hear you. And if I am elected, you will have a Councillor who continues listening after Election Day.
Meet Richard Rupp
Born and raised in Toronto, Richard Rupp studied Political Science and Economics at York University. He moved to Richmond Hill over 25 years ago, where he lives with his wife and two children.
Richard has a long record of community involvement in Richmond Hill, volunteering and serving on the boards of several local organizations. Elected as President, Vice-President, and Director. Through this experience, he has developed the leadership, collaboration, and governance skills necessary to work effectively with Council, staff, and residents to deliver practical, results-driven solutions for Ward 5.
Experience
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Candidate for Ward 5 Councillor in the most recent Richmond Hill municipal election
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Campaign Manager for the successful Ward 5 campaign in the 2018 municipal election
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Campaign Manager for Godwin Chan in the 2022 mayoral by-election
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Worked with elected officials and candidates since 1994 at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels, and worked with representatives from both major political parties
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Serving as Vice President and former President for local Richmond Hill boards and riding associations
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Committed to representing residents’ best interests at Council and resolving municipal issues effectively. If your problem is not municipal, he knows who to contact at all levels of government to help you!
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Contact
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