“The people have spoken and it’s time for the administration to listen to the residents and the representatives of Greenfield Park,” said Wilson, who was elected for a second term.
Last year, the City of Longueuil barred Greenfield Park Myles and Wilson from speaking during last year’s Canada Day celebrations.
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But there is one thing the councillors say is in real need of protection at Greenfield Park.
“Identity is a key issue. They’ve been trying to remove bit by bit,” Wilson said.
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They have high hopes the new mayor will be more inclusive.
“We can find that happy place if we finally start talking,” Doonan said.
“We’re hoping with the new administration and the opposition party, that there will be a lot more transparency and we will be able to sit in the committees,” Wilson added.
Global News reached out to Longueuil’s mayor-elect Sylvie Parent for comment but she declined our request for interview.
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