Dauphinais will face Avard and Catherine Boileau will be candidate in Brompton

Helene Dauphinais

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Jonathan Custeau La Tribune The former councilor of the Pin-Solitaire district, Hélène Dauphinais, confirms that she will be a candidate in the municipal elections of 2021. She will face her successor Pierre Avard, who has already indicated that she wants to defend her seat. Citizen Catherine Boileau, very active in the issues of Willie-Bourassa-Auger Park and the Domaine de la Vallée d'Orford, wishes for her part to obtain a seat in Brompton.

Recall that Ms. Dauphinais withdrew her candidacy at the start of the last campaign for health reasons. “It was totally not my choice to step down, but I would have been forced to miss several months of mandate, if I had been elected, and I was not ready to do so. Now, we can say that I would like to take the necklace back to my neighborhood. “

This means that Ms. Dauphinais will face the outgoing candidate Pierre Avard. “I want to represent the people of my neighborhood. People in the neighborhood started asking me if I was introducing myself. Pierre Avard does not live in the neighborhood. I would like to come back because the issue of public finances is very important and it is close to my heart. With my training as an economist and my knowledge of the files because I have already sat, without taking anything away from Mr. Avard, I think that I can be an asset around the table, especially as I expect more listening this time. “

Hélène Dauphinais refers to the composition of the board, mainly independent, which differs from that of the previous administration, where the Renouveau sherbrookois occupied half of the seats.

Could the former counselor even covet the town hall? “At this point, it would take exceptional circumstances for me to choose to go to town hall. ”

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Brompton

Another candidate who does not hide her intentions is Catherine Boileau, this citizen who has become the spokesperson for the movement for the protection of Willie-Bourassa-Auger Park. Involved in Sherbrooke Citoyen, she intends to run for the nomination for the district of Brompton. Outgoing councilor Nicole Bergeron has already confirmed that her name will not appear on the ballot.

“The reflection is very present and yes, I will be of the nomination. The citizens' response was unequivocal in the fight for Willie-Bourassa-Auger Park and I was told by several that they would follow me if I showed up. “

Sherbrooke Citoyen may well have unearthed its candidate for the Lac-des-Nations district also in Raïs Kibonge, arriving 200 votes behind Chantal L'Espérance in the last elections. “There were discussions. The reflection is progressing and it's very interesting, but I also have to consider the job I currently hold. Mr. Kibonge is Political Attaché and Constituency Assistant for MP Christine Labrie.

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The interim chief of Sherbrooke Citoyen, Évelyne Beaudin, does not hide that she would be very happy with these two candidates.

“Raïs was not born in Quebec and he carries an experience that I will never be able to know. Beyond that, he really has an ability to ease tensions and bring people together. We are clearly at the point of having an elected official who was not born in Quebec. It takes someone to pave the way. “

Also second in his district in 2017, Edwin Moreno could be tempted by a candidacy in Ascot. “I haven't made a decision yet. It will be fine in 2021. I'm not interested in mayor at the moment and I have to focus on my career and my family. ”

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Christelle Lefevre, second behind Julien Lachance in 2017, is considering a candidacy in Saint-Élie. “A lot of people talk to me about it. A year in advance, it's a bit early to decide. A lot can happen, but yes, I'm thinking. Since Mr. Lachance announced that he was not coming back, people have told me they want to be part of my team. Regardless, I will always be involved in the community. No doubt I will make my decision before the summer. “

Éric Deslauriers, former liberal candidate in the federal elections in Sherbrooke, is also considering a candidacy. If he is approached for the Lac-des-Nations district, he mentions being open to representing another district or supporting another candidate. He confirms that discussions are underway and undertakes to respond to citizens within 24 hours if he is a candidate.

Finally, Véronique Vigneault, the Parti Québécois candidate in 2018, has long thought about getting into municipal politics. “The rumors are true. After the provincial campaign, it was clear that I wanted to return to politics. I had conversations and a year ago I thought I would go. But at this point, it's no. I will still get involved with interesting candidates. The election campaign was difficult for the family and I do not want to repeat this experience in the short term. “

Ms. Vigneault also confirms that she was part of a group of independents who exchanged ideas in anticipation of a future campaign. “From the initial group, several decided not to go. ”

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