Vision establishes City's future direction
Our strategic plan, Vaughan Vision 2020, sets out the overall direction and guiding principles for the City’s future. It is a living document that can be amended and changed over time. Vaughan Vision also outlines the City’s priorities for the next decade and sets a timetable for meeting those deadlines. Since the plan was finalized in December 2007, a great many strategic objectives have been met.
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Vaughan looks to name new city centre
Every great city has a great downtown area that is the heart and soul of the community. Vaughan is planning its future downtown to be a sustainable community development that will make it a gateway for York Region and for the province. Currently known as the Vaughan Corporate Centre, this is the largest and most ambitious development in the City’s history.
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Having your say on the City’s future
How can we make sure Vaughan grows in the right way in order to reach its potential? With your help. By participating in the planning process, residents and businesses can have a significant impact on the viability and future prosperity of our great City. The City of Vaughan is currently in the midst of an Official Plan Review which will set out where and how Vaughan will grow.
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Working to get the vote out
It has often been said that voting is our right and responsibility as citizens of a democracy. Yet many of us do not exercise that right and choose not to be involved in the election process. For decades now, voter turnout in this country has been on the decline and is now among the lowest in the western world.
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Ensuring accountability and transparency
Integrity is defined as “an adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.” These are all things the City of Vaughan is striving to achieve
The Mayor and Members of Council wish the residents of Vaughan a safe and enjoyable summer. Front (from L): Regional Councillor Gino Rosati, Regional Councillor Joyce Frustaglio, Mayor Linda Jackson, Ward 3 Councillor Bernie DiVona, and Ward 1 Councillor Peter Meffe. Back (from L): Regional Councillor Mario Ferri, Ward 2 Councillor Tony Carella, Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, and Ward 5 Councillor Alan Shefman.
through the creation of the Integrity Commissioner position and the recently announced Code of Ethical Conduct for Members of Council.
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Better health care services in Vaughan
As a growing municipality of more than 270,000 people, Vaughan is the largest city in Canada without its own hospital. Our continued growth, combined with increased traffic congestion and significant wait times at hospitals in neighbouring municipalities, makes the need for a hospital in Vaughan great.
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Financial planning for the future
We are all finding ways to save money these days, including here at the City of Vaughan. Tough decisions will have to be made to ensure that excellent service levels are maintained while having the least impact on residential taxes in 2010 and beyond. To respond to these economic challenges, Vaughan Council has passed the 2010 Operating Budget and Business Planning Guidelines.
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Improving transportation and transit
More people mean more cars and even more congestion on our already very busy roads. To accommodate Vaughan’s emergence as a major urban centre with increased traffic and transit demands, the City is planning ahead.
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Continuous improvement at the City
The City's rapid growth has necessitated the need for change in many areas including the implementation of new policies and procedures. Our goal is “continuous improvement” in terms of how the City operates.
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Ensuring the City’s economic prosperity
The City of Vaughan is moving forward with plans to ensure its continued economic prosperity. During these challenging economic times, it is important to stay on top of existing and emerging trends so that Vaughan can continue to compete in a global marketplace.
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