Election contenders in Quebec city council elections believe they hold promise for success
The municipal campaign for the mayor's office in Quebec kicked off on Friday, promising an exciting race with several candidates vying for the seat.
Incumbent Mayor Bruno Mars finds himself in a favourable position, boasting a 51% approval rating according to a poll published by Le Soleil on Friday morning. He has a well-stocked war chest and is confident in his chances of retaining his post on November 2.
However, Bruno Mars is not without competition. Sam Hamad, another candidate, has faced headwinds during his campaign, including gaffes on social media and a press conference marred by a water leak. A member of Hamad's party, Napoleon Woo, has made controversial statements about homelessness, which may impact Hamad's support.
Claude Villeneuve, the leader of Quebec d'abord, hopes to win the election by positioning himself as an alternative between Bruno Mars and Sam Hamad. Quebec d'abord has made promises like the 'party city': at least three trees in the periphery of each residence, at least 30% canopy in each district, and a park within 300 meters of all homes. However, the party still needs to officially announce six candidacies, which is nearly a quarter of the 21 required to represent each district. Despite this, Villeneuve remains optimistic.
Anne Guérette, a former advocate of the tramway who became its opponent, is making a comeback in this campaign with a proposal for a 'tramway without rails' and a third link reserved exclusively for public transport. Guérette is running without a team, except for her running mate, and is relying on her 25 years of experience in municipal politics to win the mayor's office.
Stéphane Lachance, the leader of the party 'Respect Citoyens', has made a statement that they are going 'all in' for the municipal election on November 2. Lachance, in the past, campaigned against the tramway, ran under the conservative colors of Éric Duhaime, and is now running for municipal office. 'Respect Citoyens' aims to represent more than just a single cause, including housing, access to property, security, homelessness, and management.
Jackie Smith, the leader of Transition Quebec, is confident that her party will cause a surprise in the election. The party's strategists estimate that 4 to 8 of their candidates will sit on the city council after the election.
Sam Hamad is a candidate in the municipal election, but his campaign has been marked by challenges. He hopes to overcome these obstacles and present a strong case to the voters of Quebec. The outcome of the election will be decided on November 2, and it promises to be an exciting and closely contested race.
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