Mayor Bevilacqua leads signing of Vaughan Accord
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Council renews
commitment to historic city-building document
During a
special signing ceremony at the 2018-2022 Term of Council inauguration, Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council unanimously endorsed 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 Accord
is a transformational initiative that was first introduced by Mayor Bevilacqua
in 2010. This marks the third occasion the Accord was unanimously endorsed by Council.
The Accord calls on Vaughan’s elected representatives to work together
constructively and always in the interest of the entire community.
The
Accord has been celebrated as a catalyst, responsible for shaping Vaughan’s
positive image, guiding Council decisions and helping ensure key
accomplishments are achieved, including: the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre – the
emerging downtown – rising from the ground; the cranes towering over the site
of the future Mackenzie Vaughan Hospital; and the opening of Phase One of the
new 900-acre North Maple Regional Park – which will be larger than New York
City’s Central Park.
By
adhering to the values upon which the Accord has been built – mutual respect,
dedication, integrity and accountability – Council, staff and the community will
forge ahead with building a world-class city.
QUOTE
“Since 2010, our efforts have been enshrined
in the Vaughan Accord – a pledge that commits all Members of Council to serve
in a manner that reflects a positive image of the City and instills civic pride.
It is only fitting that we come together once again to reaffirm our commitment
to the Accord during the 2018-2022 Term of Council inauguration. An inaugural
is a jubilant time. It is also a reminder of the heavy weight of responsibility
that comes with holding public office. You would be hard-pressed to find any city
in Canada more determined to make respect, transparency and accountability a
cornerstone of their efforts than what we have undertaken to implement over the
past eight years. Maintaining faith in public institutions has been a hallmark
of our efforts. Today, we all see a Vaughan that is praised as a nationally acclaimed
leader in city-building. According to the 2018 Citizen Satisfaction Survey, 97
per cent of residents said they are happy with their quality of life here in
our community. This feedback is encouraging, but we know there is more work to
be done. The best is yet to come!”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- Read further highlights from the 2018 Citizen Satisfaction Survey.
LEARN MORE
- Mayor Bevilacqua’s 2018 Inaugural Address (PDF).
- Read the Vaughan Accord.
- Read Mayor Bevilacqua’s 2014-2018 End of Term Keynote Address – Together, Delivering Results.
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