1. Will you commit to making caucus meeting minutes public within a set timeframe (with reasonable redactions as needed)? What other steps will you take to increase transparency and communicate outside Council meetings. I advocated for the publication of caucus minutes four years ago, and I continue to believe it’s a step worth taking. Other […]
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When a municipal council is open and honest about how it makes decisions, it helps build trust with the people it serves. Transparency means clearly sharing information—such as how tax money is spent, why certain projects are approved, and what future plans are being considered. This kind of openness allows residents to stay informed, feel
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Martin St-Jean Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Beaconsfield Beaconsfield, Quebec – February 7, 2025 – Martin St-Jean, a lawyer specializing in municipal law and a current member of the city council, has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Beaconsfield for the November 2025 elections. With nearly 15 years of experience in the municipal sector, Martin
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During the last council meetings and as part of the public consultation in October 2023, many residents expressed a wish to know who the owners were or, even, if the developer had the financial capacity to complete a project of this scale. Another question that came up sometimes was whether other similar projects had been
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I recently wrote that densification of the territory was “inevitable and even desirable” after “developing a long-term vision” following consultations. I still believe it. However, our most “recent” planning programme dates back to 2005. Beaconsfield was not even the city it is today. It was part of a burrough of the City of Montreal with
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On Monday, February 26, 2024, the municipal council awarded a contract for professional services worth $2,207,737.14 to CBTEC Inc. CBTEC is an engineering firm that “offers complete services in building mechanics and electricity, from technical expertise and studies to construction monitoring and commissioning” [1]. The mandate granted consists of preparing plans and specifications related to
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At the time of writing this note*, on October 27, 2023, the outcome of the Plaza Elm development is unknown. What I do know, however, is that Plaza Elm cannot – must not – be left in the state of decay it is for much longer. This space needs to be revitalized and, in my
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THE MAYOR HAS A HIGHER HIERARCHICAL FUNCTION WITHIN THE COUNCIL Myth or reality? It’s a myth. Although the mayor generally, but not necessarily, presides over council meetings and he or she is responsible for monitoring and controlling the operation of the municipality, the role of a mayor is first and foremost to ensure that the
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Municipalities are local governments. Since 2017, they have been given all the tools to sustainably develop the environmental, social and economic aspects that contribute to our quality of life. It follows that, with increased powers, the council’s decisions should be better presented, explained and debated or commented. Unfortunately, our sessions, like those in many other
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