Message from the Mayor

Over the past few years, we have had to hunker down, reopen, pivot, recover, and more. Through it all, Newmarket stayed strong, pulled together, and supported the most vulnerable. By helping each other we are getting through.

That said, for Newmarket getting through or getting by is never enough. Our aspirations are much greater than that. We have remained committed to our priorities even through a pandemic.

We designed the Mulock Park and will soon begin construction. We’re moving ahead with a path that will run the length of Mulock Dr. We opened a fully accessible splash pad and recently opened an outdoor skate park.

We’re focused on sustainability with a longterm financial plan and the ground-breaking Shining Hill agreement that will build out a

green, complete community with affordable housing, trails and recreation, all provided by the development group. We sponsored several innovative shop local programs and secured the renewal of the Clock Tower - into York Region’s first boutique hotel.

While we focused on responding to an unpreceded pandemic, we never wavered from our mission of making Newmarket one of the best communities to live, work and play.

John Taylor, Mayor, Town of Newmarket

COUNCIL STRATEGIC Priorities

SHAPING OUR FUTURE: FROM VISION TO REALITY

In 2019, Newmarket Council determined six areas of focus to guide Council and staff throughout the 2018-2022 term. These strategic priorities create a roadmap that will help to ensure we achieve our mission of making Newmarket even better – that means even more vibrant, innovative, sustainable and extraordinary! In 2020, the Town launched an innovative digital portal to help the community track the progress of Council’s Strategic Priorities. This is a bold step forward in transparency, accountability and accessibility. Find out how we are doing at newmarket.ca/councilpriorities

LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY