With a population of more than 202,000 residents and 5,000 businesses, Richmond Hill is one of Canada's most desirable and growing communities. Recognized by the Conference Board of Canada with an ‘A' grade as an attractive community, it is one of six Canadian municipalities to receive this ranking and the only suburban and GTA municipality to do so. Safe, clean and committed to managed growth, its culture is welcoming and diverse, and values environmental sustainability. Dedicated to providing exceptional public service to its community, Richmond Hill's municipal government serves a distinctive, dynamic and active town with a rich history and a friendly, down-to-earth character. Richmond Hill's vision, "Where people come together to build our community," builds on its past and recognizes the continued importance of partnership between the municipal government and the community it serves.