Robert Kolosowski
Endorsements
Join your neighbours in voting to re-elect Robert Kolosowski. Robert is the only candidate who is supported by community leaders and education experts.
Costas Menegakis
Member of Parliament,
Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill
Michael Parsa
Member of Provincial Parliament,
Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill
Vincent Ho
Member of Parliament,
Richmond Hill South
Daisy Wai
Member of Provincial Parliament
Richmond Hill
Alex Yuan
Former Director,
EQAO
Ron Lynn
Chair
York Region District School Board
Allan Tam
Former Chair,
York Region District School Board
Pamela McCarthy
Vice-Chair
York Region District School Board
Dr. Weidong Pei
Trustee,
Toronto District School Board
Mike Ramsay
Trustee,
Waterloo Region District School Board
Carol Nerling
Former Secondary School Principal,
York Region District School Board
Carol Chan
Autism IBI Specialist and Former Trustee,
York Region District School Board
Bruce Yu
Former Student Trustee
York Region District School Board
Shelley Wister-Smith
Former Branch President in District 16,
Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation
Dr. Reza Sadjadi
Former Professor of Engineering,
Toronto Metropolitan University
Aviva Polonsky
President,
HST Federation of Teachers
Jonathan Nadler
Professor of Engineering
Former candidate for trustee who competed against Robert in 2022
Sally Ni
Senior Education Consultant,
JIEC
School Council member,
Richmond Hill High School
Shweta Bhat
Director,
Hindu Active Volunteers Association
Jackie Cousins
Former School Council President,
Alexander Mackenzie High School (YRDSB)
Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Medal
Arun Channan
Chair,
Financial Advisors Association of Canada
Former President,
Richmond Hill Board of Trade
Zohaib Malhi
Former Chair, Run for Vaughan
Recipient of King Charles III Medal and Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Award
"As a Member of Parliament, I have seen the impact that our education system has on our country. I have known Robert Kolosowski for over a decade and have seen his commitment to serving the people of Richmond Hill. Robert is a family man, a patriotic Canadian and a competent manager who has a long track record of standing up for Richmond Hill families."
Costas Menegakis, Member of Parliament for Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill
"Robert Kolosowski has advanced meaningful policies to get our school board back on track. As an advocate for public education, I have worked hard to make Ontario’s education system work better for teachers and students. Robert has always stood shoulder-to-shoulder with me and fought for more EAs, smaller class sizes and less red tape for educators."
Shelley Wister-Smith, Former Ontario Secondary School Teacher Federation Branch President in District 16
"As a parent and Trustee, I know the importance of the Board of Trustees in school education and school safety. I have worked to support improving student academic performance and preventing crime and drugs from entering schools. I have also opposed random lottery admission systems for specialized programs. Throughout these efforts, Robert has stood alongside me. I fully support his efforts."
Dr. Weidong Pei, TDSB Trustee
“Robert’s passion for education has always been front-and-centre. Through his work in our schools, Robert has proven to be a competent and principled individual. Robert understands what it takes to serve the families of Richmond Hill.”
Michael Parsa, Member of Provincial Parliament for Aurora-Oak Ridges-Richmond Hill
"Robert Kolosowski has put forward a credible plan to combat discrimination in our schools. Having seen Robert’s unwavering commitment to opposing the ideologies that lead to division and hatred, I trust Robert to fundamentally shift the direction of our school board on this matter."
Aviva Polonsky, President of the Federation of Teachers for the Hebrew Schools of Toronto
"Robert Kolosowski is a hardworking, results-driven leader, who turns bold ideas into real improvements like improving classroom resources, expanding student supports, and fostering clear communication with families and teachers. With a long-term vision for equitable, high-quality education and a collaborative approach, he puts students first. I trust Robert for his vision and leadership."
Shweta Bhat, Director, Hindu Active Volunteers Association