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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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).

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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.

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Vision

• To strive for excellence and achieve the unexpected
• To inspire and empower people and communities
• To leave a legacy of opportunity, social justice and prosperity

Professional Background

• Elected as Local and Regional Councillor, Acting Mayor, Local Councillor – serving the City for more than 13 years

The Mayor, elected by the citizens of Vaughan, is the head of Vaughan Council and is also a representative on York Region Council. Four Regional Councillors are elected to represent Vaughan at both the local and the regional levels of government.