Race commences towards city hall, ignited by electric jolt
In the heart of Montreal, the political landscape is shifting as a series of resignations and new leadership have shaken up the city's political scene. On March 15, Luc Rabouin was elected as the leader of Projet Montreal, a position that has since seen him distance himself from significant initiatives of the Plante administration, including the Mixed Metropolitan Borough Regulation and the planned closure of Camillien-Houde Drive. However, his tenure has been marked by a series of resignations, starting with Julie Belanger, the campaign director of Projet Montreal, who stepped down and joined Transition Montreal. Marie-Eve Veilleux, the former president of Projet Montreal, also resigned due to a disagreement with Rabouin. Duncan Viktor Salvain, a close associate of Belanger, also joined Transition Montreal. This exodus has weakened Projet Montreal, turning the race for the mayor's office into a three-way battle. Enter Craig Sauvé, a political figure who has not been a central player in Montreal politics until now. Sauvé, the mayoral candidate for Transition Montreal, has proposed a radical agenda that includes taxing the rich, banning random police stops, supporting homeless encampments, reforming the electoral system, and favouring the emergence of third parties. Sauvé, who has previously run for the New Democratic Party (NDP) twice on the federal scene, emphasises his commitment to consulting citizens to act in their interest, not by 'ideology'. If Transition Montreal were to win around 7% of the votes, the race between Luc Rabouin and Soraya Martinez Ferrada, the leader of Ensemble Montreal, would become even more unpredictable. The leader of Ensemble Montreal has emphasised her commitment to consulting citizens and acting in their interest, distancing herself from any political ideology. She seeks to embody change while keeping the DNA of Projet Montreal. Amidst this political turmoil, Transition Montreal appears to be capitalising on the discontent of Projet Montreal supporters. The small formation, led by Craig Sauve, has emerged stronger from this episode. It is important to note that the person who resigned in August from her position as president of Projet Montreal did so due to internal party conflicts and personal reasons. As the election approaches, Craig Sauvé and Transition Montreal will undoubtedly pose a significant challenge to the major parties, with less than two months for Montreal voters to make their decisions. Sauvé, with his radical proposals, aims to embody change while keeping the DNA of Projet Montreal, promising 'solutions' for the city's challenges. The race for the mayor's office in Montreal is far from over.
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