TORONTO — Today, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra released the following statement:
“I’m pleased to announce Ontario’s plan to appoint Eric Jolliffe as the new Chair of the Regional Municipality of York. His decades of strong executive leadership, strategic management and focus on safety make him well-positioned to be the region’s next chair.
Municipalities are critical partners in supporting the growth Ontario is seeing and making our communities the best place to live, work and raise a family. That is why we need strong leadership in place to help deliver critical services that residents and businesses rely on every day.
Born and raised in York Region, Jolliffe is no stranger to serving its residents. He joined York Regional Police in 1981 and because of his steadfast commitment to keeping the region safe, he was appointed Chief of Police in 2010.
Over his long career in public service, Jolliffe has won numerous awards, including Officer of the Order of Merit for Police Forces; both the Queen Elizabeth II Gold and Diamond Jublilee Medals; the Order of the City of Vaughan; the Public Service Award from the Transformation Institute for Leadership and Innovation; and a Character Community of York Region Lifetime Achievement Award.
I look forward to working together as we move forward on our shared priorities, including building homes and safer communities.
I would also like to thank outgoing Regional Chair Wayne Emmerson for his commitment to the Region and its residents. His tremendous work will enable Jolliffe to build an even stronger York Region.“
THE PUBLIC ARE THE ONES WHO SHOULD BE VOTING ON THIS POSSITION NOT THE PROVINCE PEOPLE SHOULD COME TOGETHER ON THIS A RETIRED COP WHO DOESNT LIVE IN YORK REGION SHOULD NOT BE APPOINTED ANY POSSITION IN A REGION THEY DO NOT LIVE