{"id":35678,"date":"2025-01-09T18:05:07","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T23:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=35678"},"modified":"2025-01-09T18:05:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T23:05:11","slug":"new-year-new-leader-for-the-region-of-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/new-year-new-leader-for-the-region-of-york\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New Leader for the Region of York"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a New Year and the Region of York is welcoming a new leader to take the helm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Retired York Regional Police Chief Eric Jolliffe formally took over the office of Regional Chair on New Year\u2019s Day, after being formally appointed by the Ontario Government last fall to fill the vacancy left by long-time chair Wayne Emmerson, whose retirement came into effect at the end of November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jolliffe\u2019s appointment has not been without its detractors, with some Regional Council members expressing dismay that the new Chair was appointed by the Province rather by Regional Council, as has previously been the process, but Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Paul Calandra hailed Jolliffe for his \u201cextensive experience in leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMr. Jolliffe\u2019s extensive experience in leadership and public service will be invaluable as we work together to enhance economic prosperity, support community well-being, and drive sustainable development across the Region,\u201d said Calandra in a statement. \u201cI look forward to collaborating with him and the Regional Council to ensure York Region continues to thrive as a vibrant place for all residents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In formally welcoming the new Chair, the Region of York said Jolliffe \u201cbrings a wealth of experience in public service and community leadership to this crucial role,\u201d they said. \u201cJolliffe\u2019s distinguished career in law enforcement spans over three decades, during which he demonstrated exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to public safety. As Chief of Police, he was instrumental in implementing innovative community policing strategies and fostering strong relationships between law enforcement and diverse communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Added Erin Mahoney, CAO of the Regional Municipality of York: \u201cEric Jolliffe&#8217;s appointment as the new Chair of York Region is a testament to his exceptional leadership and deep commitment to our community. His extensive experience and proven track record in public service will undoubtedly contribute to the continued growth and prosperity of York Region, and we look forward to supporting his vision for our future.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his first statement as Regional Chair, Jolliffe said he was \u201chonoured\u201d to lead the community he once served as Police Chief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am honoured to serve our community in this new capacity, and I look forward to collaborating with Council members, staff and residents to build upon the Region\u2019s strengths and address the important work that lies ahead,\u201d he said. \u201cTogether, we will strive to enhance the quality of life for all our residents and ensure our Region remains a vibrant and prosperous place to live, work and raise a family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Brock Weir<\/strong><\/p>\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F35678&amp;t=New%20Year%2C%20New%20Leader%20for%20the%20Region%20of%20York&amp;s=100&amp;p[url]=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F35678&amp;p[images][0]=&amp;p[title]=New%20Year%2C%20New%20Leader%20for%20the%20Region%20of%20York\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/facebook.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-twitter nolightbox\" data-provider=\"twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F35678&amp;text=Like%3F\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"twitter\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/twitter.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-mail nolightbox\" data-provider=\"mail\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share by email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=New%20Year%2C%20New%20Leader%20for%20the%20Region%20of%20York&amp;body=Like%3F:%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F35678\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"mail\" title=\"Share by email\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/mail.png\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a New Year and the Region of York is welcoming a new leader to take the helm. Retired York Regional Police Chief Eric Jolliffe formally took over the office of Regional Chair on New Year\u2019s Day, after being formally appointed by the Ontario Government last fall to fill the vacancy left by long-time chair [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35678","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general_news","category-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3D2k4-9hs","publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-08-14 12:55:05","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35678","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35678"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35678\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35679,"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35678\/revisions\/35679"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35678"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35678"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35678"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}