Vaughan Council Sworn In - Mayor Bevilacqua's Inaugural Address - A City with Purpose
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As family, friends and dignitaries looked on, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council were officially sworn in at Vaughan City Hall on Monday, Dec. 1 at the inaugural meeting of Council.
Each Member of Council spoke, focusing on their goals for this new term of Council, as well as thanking their families, friends and residents. Mayor Bevilacqua gave the inaugural address – A City with Purpose – which focused on continuing to move the City forward. The speech highlighted the many projects currently underway in Vaughan, including the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and the hospital, as well as job growth and ways to improve traffic flow.
As part of the inauguration ceremony, the Mayor was given the Chain of Office, a symbol that has been used by civic authorities for hundreds of years. 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.
The meeting began with a formal procession led by a piper from the York Regional Police Pipes and Drums, and the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service Honour Guard. The Declaration of Office was administered by the Honourable Madam Justice Michelle Fuerst.
The meeting began with a formal procession led by a piper from the York Regional Police Pipes and Drums, and the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service Honour Guard. The Declaration of Office was administered by the Honourable Madam Justice Michelle Fuerst.
Residents were invited to celebrate the inauguration at a special reception held at the Terrace Banquet Centre.
QUOTE
“It is an honour to once again serve the people of Vaughan and continue to move this great City forward. I want to thank the citizens of Vaughan for the strong vote of confidence, trust and faith they have given to me to lead this great City. Vaughan is a city with purpose and together, we are building a world-class community that we can all take pride in. We’ve come a long way in four years and I know we can continue this journey and take this City to the next level.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- The new term of Council runs from Dec. 1, 2014 to Nov. 30, 2018.
- Members of Vaughan Council for the 2014-18 term of office are: Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua; Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Michael Di Biase; Regional Councillor Mario Ferri; Regional Councillor Gino Rosati; Ward 1 Councillor Marilyn Iafrate; Ward 2 Councillor Tony Carella; Ward 3 Councillor Rosanna DeFrancesca; Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco; and Ward 5 Councillor Alan Shefman.
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Mayor Bevilacqua and Members of Council