This fall, Pointe-Claire residents will be going to the polls to elect a new mayor for the first time in 15 years.
Incumbent Bill McMurchie is retiring at the end of his term, opening the door to new candidates.
So far two have registered their names seeking to win the most coveted seat in a city of 31,000 residents.
John Belvedere has been a resident of 21 years and wants to bring in what he calls new “energy” to Pointe-Claire.
The now retired entrepreneur says one of his top priorities is revitalizing the village- a historic district lining Lakeshore Road filled with charming boutiques, bistros and pastry shops.
“I’ve heard about it for the last 20 years and nothing has ever been done, and it is absolutely part of our heritage,” Belvedere said.
The other contender is Morris Trudeau.
The 50-year resident and councillor for the last 15 years was part of the team that helped secure provincial funding to modernize and renovate the now state-of-the-art aquatic centre that is considered one of the best in the country.
Trudeau, a retired police officer, says he wants to build on the town’s reputation.
“Making sure that things continue as they have in the past and moving on and improving on everything,” he said.
The lake front city of Pointe-Claire is a historic Montreal suburb with roots dating back to the 17th century. The Pointe-Claire windmill is a protected heritage site and is the official trademark of the town.
But Pointe-Claire is also modern town with an extensive mass transit system of commuter trains and buses. It also boasts a massive industrial park that employs thousands of people with high skilled and high paying jobs.
Voters go to the polls November 3rd.
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