Sigmund Lee
Ward 2 Resident | Candidate for Richmond Hill Council
Practical leadership you can trust.
About Me
I am a long-time Richmond Hill resident who lives in Ward 2, a CPA and FCA (Ireland), with more than 30 years of professional experience and decades of community service.
My background combines finance, auditing, risk management and corporate restructuring with community leadership and volunteering. It has shaped how I listen, examine decisions and follow through on responsibilities.
Richmond Hill Has Been My Home Since the 1990s
I have lived in the same Richmond Hill home since the 1990s and have been its owner from the beginning.
Over the years, I have watched Richmond Hill grow and change. I understand the opportunities that growth can bring, alongside residents’ concerns about traffic, development, affordability, infrastructure, neighbourhood character and local services.
Richmond Hill is my home. The decisions made here affect my neighbourhood and daily life, too.
More Than 30 Years of Professional Experience
I am a CPA and FCA (Ireland) with experience in finance, auditing, oversight, risk management, corporate restructuring and operational accountability.
My work has required me to examine financial information carefully, identify risks early, question assumptions, establish priorities and focus on measurable results.
I was also part of a team that helped turn around a financially distressed company and build it into a stable and successful business.
What That Experience Taught Me
- Good intentions must be supported by sound financial planning.
- Risks should be identified before they become expensive problems.
- Leaders must distinguish between what is essential and what can wait.
- Major commitments need clear costs, responsibilities and expected results.
- Accountability requires following through and measuring outcomes.
These are the principles I would bring to decisions at Richmond Hill Council.
Community Service Before Politics
Serving the community has been a lifelong commitment. My involvement began decades before this campaign.
Skills for Change
I joined Skills for Change in 1987 when the organization operated from just two rooms. Six years later, I was elected Chair of the Board.
During my time as Chair, the organization experienced significant growth, including its move into a permanent home at 791 St. Clair Avenue West.
This work taught me the importance of long-term planning, careful stewardship and building an organization that can continue serving people over time.
View the 1993 Skills for Change Annual Report from my tenure as Chair (PDF)
More Than 200 Blood Donations
I have made more than 200 blood donations over four decades. For me, this has been a practical way to help people I may never meet.
Helping Seniors Stay Connected
I have also volunteered to help Richmond Hill seniors build confidence and stay connected through technology.
How I Would Apply That Experience
My experience in finance, organizational turnaround work and community service has taught me to listen carefully, examine the facts, understand financial consequences and consider long-term risks.
I would apply those habits to budgets, development proposals, infrastructure decisions, public services and neighbourhood concerns.
Residents deserve clear explanations of the options considered, the costs involved and the reasons behind a decision. They also deserve follow-up after raising a concern.
My Commitment to Residents
If elected, I will:
- Treat the role as a full-time responsibility.
- Ask difficult questions before decisions are made.
- Review spending and long-term commitments carefully.
- Prioritize essential services and practical local needs.
- Listen, follow up and keep residents informed.
- Remain visible and connected throughout the full term.
I will give this responsibility the attention, discipline and effort it deserves.
A Personal Note
This website presents my positions, experience and priorities. I take responsibility for its content and keep it updated so residents can examine my approach and decide for themselves.
Let’s Talk About Ward 2
If you have a concern, question or idea about Ward 2 or Richmond Hill, I would be pleased to hear from you.
Email: votesigmund@gmail.com
Phone: 416 833 4347
If you live in Ward 2, I would be honoured to earn your support and your vote.