Vaughan Accord
Vaughan Accord
We acknowledge that it is a privilege to be elected as a Member of the City of Vaughan Council for the 2018-2022 term of office. As Members of Council we honour that privilege by dedicating ourselves to the task of city-building, knowing that a vibrant and successful city depends on a Council that is prepared to work together, constructively, and always in the interest of the City of Vaughan.
Accordingly, we commit to:
Ward 5 - Gila Martow
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Gila Martow graduated from the School of Optometry at the University of Waterloo in 1984 and spent more than two decades working as an optometrist in York Region.
Ward 4 - Chris Ainsworth
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Councillor Chris Ainsworth is a senior administrator with almost three decades of experience in sales, marketing, business development, operations and corporate strategy. Having obtained a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Ryerson University, Chris’ background and experience bring a strong corporate background, invaluable business relations and leadership skills to his role as Ward 4 Councillor.
Ward 3 - Rosanna DeFrancesca
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Rosanna’s professional background includes over 20 years of business management experience in the restaurant, retail and service industries.
She has held positions in human resources, employee management, sales and marketing, customer service and fiscal management. This vast experience has given her the invaluable knowledge and insight needed to help grow and transform the City’s course and administration.
Ward 2 - Adriano Volpentesta
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Councillor Adriano Volpentesta is a well-known community champion with a successful record of delivering positive results for Woodbridge. He puts citizens first by going above and beyond to listen, respond and address resident concerns. Councillor Volpentesta is a champion for many community improvement projects, including boulevard beautification, Kipling Ave. road repairs, infrastructure upgrades across Ward 2, and school and youth safety campaigns.
Ward 1 - Marilyn Iafrate
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Councillor Marilyn Iafrate has made Vaughan her home for more than four decades. In addition to raising her family here, she has a long history of being an active participant in the community. She has been a strong advocate for protecting and improving the quality of life for everyone in our city.
Deputy Mayor, Local and Regional Councillor - Linda Jackson
Vaughan Wards and York Region Boundaries
Vaughan’s boundaries are Highway 50 to the west, King-Vaughan Road to the north, Steeles Avenue to the south and Yonge Street to the east. York Region is made up of nine municipalities: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Whitchurch-Stouffville. The shaded gray numbers on the map represent Vaughan Concession Blocks (PDF).
Local and Regional Councillor - Gino Rosati
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Regional Councillor Gino Rosati has lived in Vaughan for more than 35 years. He previously worked as a bank manager and participated in many local groups and charitable organizations.