City of Markham announces committee appointments for 2022-2026 term of Council

MARKHAM, ON – February 9, 2023 – Mayor Frank Scarpitti has established the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Standing Committees which were ratified at the February 8th meeting of Markham Council.

“I am proud of the leadership and vision my colleagues will bring to these integral positions at the City of Markham,” says Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “I am confident they will continue to lead and invest in important projects and initiatives while delivering outstanding services that benefits the Markham community. I look forward to working wtih the appointees over the next four years as we continue to make Markham a great place to live, work and play.”

General Committee is comprised of all Members of Council, and reports and makes recommendations to Council on issues relating to: City-owned land and buildings, administrative matters relating to City policies, human resources, financial management and budgets, by-laws and licenses, community service policies including recreation and community organizations, cultural affairs, roads, park construction, environmental management & sustainability issues, fire and other protective services. 

Finance & Administrative
Chair: Keith Irish
Vice-Chair: Michael Chan

Community Services
Chair: Isa Lee
Vice-Chair: Juanita Nathan

Environment & Sustainability
Chair: Amanda Yeung Collucci
Vice-Chair: Ritch Lau

Land, Building & Parks Construction
Chair: Andrew Keyes
Vice-Chair: Keith Irish

Development Services Committee is comprised of all Members of Council, and reports and makes recommendations to Council on issues relating to: the City’s Official Plan including land use planning, urban design guidelines, transportation and servicing infrastructure, environmental assessment, housing and heritage policies, parks and public open space policy and standards, and economic development and culture strategy.

Planning - Development & Policy
Chair: Jim Jones
Vice-Chair: Joe Li
(Chair Public Hearings: Joe Li)

Culture & Economic Development
Chair: Alan Ho
Vice-Chair: Amanda Yeung Collucci

Engineering - Transportation & Infrastructure
Chair: Karen Rea
Vice-Chair: Reid McAlpine

Budget Committee:
Chair: Andrew Keyes
Vice-Chair: Isa Lee

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Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti's Office:
At mayorscarpitti@markham.ca.

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About Markham: Markham, an award-winning municipality with more than 353,000 residents and the largest of nine communities in York Region, is home to over 650 headquartered companies and more than 1,500 high tech and life science companies. Markham is a leader in attracting foreign direct investment with more than 234 foreign companies located in the City. Founded in the 1790s, today Markham is Canada’s most diverse community and enjoys a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy. 
 

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