Resident recognized posthumously for work with ratepayers association

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Resident recognized posthumously for work with ratepayers association

5/24/2017 12:00 AM

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council with RochelleSlobodsky, widow of Ward 4 Civic Hero Alan Slobodsky

Ward 4 Civic Hero Award presented to the late Alan Slobodsky

Alan Slobodsky was a well-known urban planner who was instrumental in bridging the gap between developers and local communities. In recognition of his efforts to bring people together in a positive and constructive way, the Ward 4 Civic Hero Award was presented posthumously to Slobodsky by Vaughan Council yesterday. His widow, Rochelle Slobodsky, accepted on his behalf.

As a member of the board of directors of the Preserve Thornhill Woods Ratepayers Association, Slobodsky used his professional expertise to help the group find common ground and resolve issues around developments in the community. In addition to his professional work, he also volunteered for the Kensington Place Retirement Centre and was on the development committee for the Jewish Youth Network. Both organizations remember him as an important adviser, team player, great networker and someone who was able to get things done. Slobodsky passed away from cancer in July 2016.

QUOTES

“Alan Slobodsky is remembered for the lasting impact he had to his neighbourhood. He was a respected urban planner who knew the value of collaboration and co-operation. He understood that to find consensus one must work together and bring about a resolution which enhances the public good. His commitment to family and community, and his determination to make a positive contribution to this world, has without a doubt strengthened the social and cultural fibre in the City of Vaughan.”

-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua

“Our community is made up of dedicated and caring people who are trying to make it a better place to live for everyone. Alan Slobodsky was someone who could bring people together, find consensus and develop a solution. He exemplified leadership and volunteerism. He is missed and will be remembered by the volunteer groups he devoted his time to, the Preserve Thornhill Woods community and his family, friends and business associates. I am grateful for the positive impact he has left on our city.”

-Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco

QUICK FACTS

The Civic Hero Award is presented annually to residents from each of Vaughan’s five wards.
The awards recognize outstanding achievement and individual contributions to the community.

LEARN MORE

City of Vaughan Civic Hero Awards webpage
Preserve Thornhill Woods Ratepayers Association webpage