Yuliya Benedziktavich
EMPOWERING OUR CITY
Serving Richmond Hill with Integrity.
Brief Introduction.
- I’m 32 years old and a York University alumni, where I studied Health Care Management & Policy and graduated with a Bachelor of Health Studies (BHS) diploma in 2018.
- My education and work have focused on how public systems can work better. I’ve spent years studying the Canadian health care system and how public services can be made more effective, efficient, and responsive while using public resources responsibly.
- I’m a small business owner and entrepreneur. I co-own Asters Patisserie and am involved in its operations, marketing, partnerships, and customer experience.
- I also have experience building and managing businesses. Over the years, my work included overseeing operations and strategic initiatives, developing supply chains, and working with Canadian retailers.
- I’ve been involved in Richmond Hill municipal politics before. In 2022, I ran as a Ward 5 Council candidate, giving me the opportunity to speak directly with residents, understand their concerns, and learn firsthand how local government affects everyday life.
Get to Know Yuliya — Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yuliya Benedziktavich, candidate for Ward 5 Councillor in Richmond Hill?
Yuliya Benedziktavich is a candidate for Ward 5 Councillor in the City of Richmond Hill, Ontario, in the October 26, 2026 municipal election. A Ward 5 resident, York University graduate and small business co-owner of Asters Patisserie, she also ran for Ward 5 Councillor in 2022. She is running again because she believes local government should listen with care and work for every neighbour, so that everyone in Ward 5 feels heard and supported.
Which ward is Yuliya running in for the 2026 Richmond Hill municipal election?
Yuliya Benedziktavich is running for Ward 5 Councillor in the City of Richmond Hill in the October 26, 2026 municipal election. Ward 5 is Yuliya’s home, and she is running to serve all of her neighbours here — every family, every street, every corner of the community.
What is Yuliya Benedziktavich's platform for Ward 5?
Yuliya’s Ward 5 platform has six priorities:
- Safer roads and walkable communities
- Safe neighbourhoods and safe homes
- Accountability for how public money is spent
- Support for local businesses that hold communities together
- Arts, culture and a vibrant city
- Responsiveness residents can count on
Her approach is simple: listen to neighbours first, and make City Hall easier to reach and easier to understand.
How can I contact Yuliya or volunteer to help our Ward 5 community?
You can reach Yuliya through the Contact page, or sign up to lend a hand on the Volunteer page. Every message, every conversation and every hour volunteered helps build a stronger Ward 5, together.
MY VISION FOR RICHMOND HILL
SAFER ROADS & WALKABLE COMMUNITIES
Supporting safer road design, better walkability, well-maintained public spaces, and neighbourhoods where residents feel safe.
Every parent should feel comfortable walking their child to school. Every senior should feel confident crossing the street. Every resident should be able to get around their neighbourhood safely.
SAFE NEIGHBOURHOODS. SAFE HOMES.
Everyone deserves to feel safe walking through their neighbourhood—and safe coming home. Feeling secure in your community is fundamental to quality of life.
Residents should feel comfortable taking an evening walk, letting their children play outside, using local parks, and going about their daily lives without constantly worrying about their personal safety or the security of their homes.
ACCOUNTABILITY FOR HOW PUBLIC MONEY IS SPENT
Your tax dollars should work as hard as you do. People pay taxes and expect results.
Residents work hard for their money. In return, they deserve a municipality that treats every tax dollar with care.
That means being responsible with spending, focusing on outcomes, making sure resources actually improve services people use every day.
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT HOLD COMMUNITIES TOGETHER
Great neighbourhoods need great local businesses.
Cafés, bakeries, restaurants, shops, professional services, and independent businesses do more than provide products and jobs. They create places where people meet, spend time, and build connections.
ARTS, CULTURE & A VIBRANT CITY
A city should give people reasons to leave the house, meet one another, and enjoy where they live. Arts and culture are an important part of creating that kind of city.
Music, festivals, performances, public art, cultural events, and community programming bring people together and create experiences that cannot be measured simply in infrastructure or economic statistics.
RESPONSIVENESS YOU CAN COUNT ON
You should not have to fight City Hall to get an answer.
When residents take the time to contact their municipality, they deserve to know that someone is listening. Whether it is a concern about a road, a neighbourhood issue, a property matter, or a municipal service, people deserve clear communication and reasonable follow-up.
Voting Day OCTOBER 26, 2026
Get Election Day Reminders
Sign up to receive email, text message or phone call reminders about important election dates and deadlines.
Online voting starts on October 20, 2026
SHARE YOUR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
Your opinion is valuable. I am here to listen. Click the link below and share your thoughts.
Be FIRST to know What's Going On
Stay Connected with Yuliya's Team
Be the first to know about upcoming events, city halls, and campaign meetups near you. Sign up for updates and be part of the movement for real representation.