After four years at the helm, Pointe-Claire Mayor Morris Trudeau announced he would not be seeking re-election in the upcoming municipal elections in November.
In a prepared statement, Trudeau lauded the city’s numerous achievements and high standard of living.
“Ninety-eight percent of Pointe-Claire residents say they are satisfied with their City, and Canadian real estate experts have identified Pointe-Claire as the best place to live in the Greater Montreal area,” Trudeau said, adding the data was independently gathered.
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He pointed to Pointe-Claire Village and Valois Village, slated for re-development, as examples of projects combining economic development and sustainability.
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Trudeau held elected office for 19 years — four as mayor and 15 as a city councillor.
Prior to that, he was a police officer with the City of Montreal — a career that spanned 35 years.
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Trudeau announced he was stepping away from politics to spend more time with his family.
Pointe-Claire residents head to the polls Nov. 5.
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