Mayor Steven Del Duca’s Appointment as York Region Chair Draws Strong Support and Endorsements

Mayor Steven Del Duca issued the below statement following strong support and endorsements of his appointment as Chair of York Region:

“The first 48 hours since Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Rob Flack announced my appointment as York Region Chair have been very exciting. 

“I have personally contacted every member of York Region Council, and have spoken directly with almost all. I can confirm there has been a strong desire to roll up our sleeves – as a team – to get on with the work that lies ahead. I am very grateful to the mayors and regional councillors who have both publicly and privately congratulated me. 

“I am very happy that a wide range of individuals and organizations have also expressed their support, including York Regional Police Chief Paulo Da Silva, LiUNA!, the Reena Foundation and BILD, as well as Community Living Central York for their positive endorsement. 

“Lastly, I want to thank each of York Region’s three immediate past Chairs for reaching out with words of encouragement. It means a great deal to me as I embark on this new journey.

“As I said in the immediate aftermath of my appointment, I am excited about York Region’s future, and I remain committed to working as hard as I possibly can to deliver real progress for the residents from all nine York Region municipalities who are counting on us.

“I know that by working together, we will continue to elevate the quality of life in York Region by keeping taxes low, supporting our first responders at York Regional Police and York Region Paramedic Services, and building the infrastructure necessary to deliver all forms of housing and keep our commuters and goods moving.”