Gatineau Mayoralty Race

[Acajack]

As an added bonus Gatineau now probably has one of the prettiest mayors in Canada!

[passwordisnt123]

Originally Posted by Acajack

As an added bonus Gatineau now probably has one of the prettiest mayors in Canada!

Also arguably the most well-educated. She's got a PhD, I think in urban planning.

[J.OT13]

Originally Posted by CanadaGoose

So, whats happening in the next 17 months?

Most important thing is getting those final tramway studies off the ground. we're suppose to get an announcement any day now () on the Quebec portion of the route. If she can get funding for the Quebec portion and Ontario portion of the final studies by the end of this term, it will be a major win.

Otherwise, I'd expect the police station plans to be finalized and ready for tender, along with maybe the Plateau sports complex (both projects have advanced significantly thanks to interim Mayor Champagne). The new art gallery near Ruisseau de la Brasserie could also potential start construction.

Any advancement to deal with the Guertin homeless encampment would also be important over the next year and a bit.

[Tesladom]

Originally Posted by Acajack

As an added bonus Gatineau now probably has one of the prettiest mayors in Canada!

inner voice... inner voice!

[Mille Sabords]

Originally Posted by Acajack

As an added bonus Gatineau now probably has one of the prettiest mayors in Canada!

[jt-mtl]

Originally Posted by J.OT13

Most important thing is getting those final tramway studies off the ground. we're suppose to get an announcement any day now () on the Quebec portion of the route. If she can get funding for the Quebec portion and Ontario portion of the final studies by the end of this term, it will be a major win.

Otherwise, I'd expect the police station plans to be finalized and ready for tender, along with maybe the Plateau sports complex (both projects have advanced significantly thanks to interim Mayor Champagne). The new art gallery near Ruisseau de la Brasserie could also potential start construction.

Any advancement to deal with the Guertin homeless encampment would also be important over the next year and a bit.

I know I shared doubts on this new mayor, but now that she is in, I have to give her the chance to prove herself.

Hopefully everything you mention comes to fruition, she has 17 months to set her vision and hope it is a good one.

[J.OT13]

Seems the election of Maude Marquis-Bissonnette in Gatineau has already made a positive impact. She's been meeting with politicians and leaders of all levels starting the day after she was elected. A wave of positivity and relief has come to Gatineau City Hall. It's clear Interim Mayor Champagne (an "independent") was rooting for a MMB win. Former Mayor and current Councillor Marc Bureau hasn't officially commented since the election, but he had consulted with MMB during her campaign regarding her environmental policies, and had spoken against Yves Ducharme.

Des années Bélisle à la fin des indépendants; Daniel Champagne livre le fond de sa pensée
Par Mathieu Bélanger, Le Droit
16 juin 2024 à 04h00

https://www.ledroit.com/actualites/a...IRQBKA52RSYKM/

A tradition dating back partially to Ducharme, but fully implemented by Bureau and Maxime Pednaud-Jobin has returned after it was killed by Bélisle after she had lost a key vote.

La pizza «spécial cabinet», le retour d’une tradition à Gatineau
Par Mathieu Bélanger, Le Droit
15 juin 2024 à 04h00

https://www.ledroit.com/actualites/a...JWOWUGQLQWD74/