Mayor Bevilacqua and Council inaugurated for 2018 to 2022 Term of Council

Dec. 4, 2018 8:00 p.m.
Mayor determined to build on accomplishments 
 
Surrounded by family, friends and citizens, Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council were sworn into office during the inaugural meeting of the 2018 to 2022 Term of Council. The ceremony was presided over by City Clerk Todd Coles.
   
Mayor Bevilacqua was introduced by Flight Sgt. Goral Prajapati of the 283 Woodbridge Air Cadets before delivering his third keynote inaugural address. The Mayor spoke at length about Vaughan’s future and the way forward for the City, declaring that he is committed to bring the first university to Vaughan and York Region during this new Term of Council. Building on the success of the Mayor’s Smart City Advisory Taskforce, Mayor Bevilacqua announced the creation of new taskforces to address a range of important policy areas, including: transportation; economic development; the environment; older adult issues; diversity; and governance. Each taskforce will be chaired by Members of Council and will include stakeholder and citizen representation. The Mayor also announced a special advisory committee will be established to maximize the potential of the hospital precinct.  
 
The City’s prosperity from 2010 onward has been remarkable, Mayor Bevilacqua said, as he reflected on transformational city-building accomplishments, including: the ongoing construction of the Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital; the arrival of TTC subway service to Vaughan; and the opening of Phase One of the new 900-acre North Maple Regional Park, among so many other achievements.
  
Mayor Bevilacqua also recognized members of Vaughan’s administration – led by City Manager Daniel Kostopoulos – thanking them for demonstrating passion, commitment and professionalism. During the inauguration, a special signing ceremony took place, during which Mayor Bevilacqua and Council reaffirmed their commitment to the Vaughan Accord – a 12-point document that defines the principles of public service and affirms a promise of responsible, co-operative and effective governance.
  
The meeting began with a formal procession, led by Piper Kirk Hill and the Honour Guards of Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service and City of Vaughan By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services, respectively. The Declaration of Office was administered by the Honourable Justice Phillip Sutherland. The Herbert H. Carnegie Public School Choir sang the national anthem, while Vaughan and Canadian artist Angelica Di Castro performed throughout the evening.  
  
Following the official ceremony, Mayor Bevilacqua and Council joined members of the community for a reception held at the Terrace Banquet Centre, featuring Master of Ceremonies Andrea Trentadue of CHIN-TV and with live performances by the band SOULAR.
  
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“I remain humbled, grateful and energized to have received yet another strong vote of confidence to serve in our City’s highest office and to lead this Council and all of Vaughan. I congratulate my elected colleagues who will join me over the next four years in service to the people of Vaughan. Council is made up of engaged and experienced representatives. We gather at this inaugural because each of us has a shared sense of mission. We are unwavering in our commitment to create a more prosperous tomorrow for our hardworking, driven and compassionate citizens. With enthusiasm, vision and love for the city I proudly represent, I look forward to forging ahead with Council, staff and our citizens to build on our transformational accomplishments and to begin writing Vaughan’s next chapter.”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
 
QUICK FACTS
 
  • The 2018 City of Vaughan municipal election was held on Oct. 22, 2018.
  • Vaughan Council is comprised of nine members – one Mayor, three Regional Councillors and five Local Councillors.
  • The Mayor, elected by the citizens of Vaughan, is the head of Council and is also a representative on York Region Council.
  • Three Regional Councillors are elected to represent Vaughan at both the local and the regional levels of government.
  • Five Local Councillors are elected, one from each of Vaughan’s five wards to represent those wards on Vaughan Council.
  • Vaughan’s current Council will serve from 2018 to 2022. ​​
  • Inauguration of York Regional 2018 to 2022 Term of Council takes place Dec. 6, 2018.
  • Vaughan’s modern version of the Chain of Office contains the City’s corporate seal as the centerpiece and links that are replicated on either side, which include trilliums, Ontario’s provincial flower, the provincial and federal coat of arms, as well as maple leaves in honour of our proud Canadian heritage.

                                                                      

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