Council 101: How Vaughan’s local government works
Vaughan residents: here’s what you need to know about your local government and the upcoming municipal election.
How Council is structured
Vaughan Council has 10 elected members:
- One Mayor
- Four Local and Regional Councillors
- Five Ward Councillors
School Board Trustees are elected separately to represent local education interests.
Who represents you
- Mayor: Leads city-wide priorities and initiatives
- Local and Regional Councillors: Represent Vaughan at both the city and York Region level
- Ward Councillors: Represent your local area and bring community issues to Council
Vaughan’s five wards:
- Ward 1 – Maple/Kleinburg
- Ward 2 – Woodbridge West
- Ward 3 – Woodbridge/Vellore
- Ward 4 – Concord/Thornhill North
- Ward 5 – Thornhill
Who can vote
To vote in the municipal election on Monday, Oct. 26, you must be:
- a Canadian citizen
- at least 18 years old
- a resident of Vaughan OR
- a property owner/tenant in Vaughan (or their spouse)
How Vaughan’s government is organized
Vaughan is part of a two-tier system:
City of Vaughan (lower-tier) handles:
- Local roads
- Fire and rescue
- Parks and recreation
- By-law enforcement
- Waste and green bin collection
- and more
York Region (upper-tier) handles:
- Policing
- Public health
- Transit
- Major roads
- and more
To learn more about the election process, voter eligibility or candidate nominations, visit vaughan.ca/elections.
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