City of Vaughan appoints Sunder Singh as Local and Regional Councillor

June 28, 2017 12:00 a.m.
City of Vaughan
​Today, City of Vaughan Council appointed Sunder Singh as Local and Regional Councillor. She was sworn in by City Clerk Barbara McEwan immediately after the decision was made.
 
Ms. Singh is currently the executive director of Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women – an organization that serves newcomers, immigrants, refugees and women facing domestic abuse. She has extensive leadership experience and has been an active member of the Vaughan community for many years.
 
The decision came at a Special Council Meeting where applicants gave brief presentations before the final choice was made. A total of 53 people submitted applications to fill the vacant seat on Council. The term of this position is from the date of the appointment to the end of the current term of Council on Nov. 30, 2018.
 
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“Today was a celebration of Vaughan civic engagement. Highly qualified, intelligent and articulate citizens representing the diverse nature of our city outlined their vision for Vaughan. We owe them a debt of gratitude for their willingness to selflessly offer their service to our community. It is with great pleasure that we welcome Sunder Singh to City of Vaughan Council. She has been a positive influence in our community – building effective partnerships and championing diversity. Members of Council and I look forward to working with her as we continue to move our city forward. I know she will bring commitment and dedication to this position, and serve our community well.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
 

QUICK FACTS

  • Sunder Singh graduated with an honours bachelor of commerce from the University of Windsor. She has been serving as the executive director of Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women since July 2005.
  • The position of Local and Regional Councillor became vacant following the resignation of former Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Michael Di Biase on May 18.

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Sunder Singh being sworn in as Local and Regional Councillor by City Clerk Barbara McEwan.
 Sunder Singh was sworn in today as Local and Regional Councillor by City Clerk Barbara McEwan.


Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Local and Regional Councillor Sunder Singh.

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