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PAQUETTE WANTS TO PRESERVE LONGUEUIL’S CHARACTER GREGG CHAMBERLAIN gregg.chamberlain@eap.on.ca major industry like the proposed cement plant set up in the area. counties, my immediate reaction was ‘We are not masters in our own house.’”
Paquette’s family has owned a property in the Ward 3 (Longueuil) area since the late 1930s. Over the years, the 66-year-old real estate broker has been involved with various community clubs and worked on projects like the development of Confederation Park in Hawkesbury. His decision to go into munici- pal politics now developed out of concern that many of his neighbours and clients, in and around the Longueuil ward, could see the equity value of their homes drop if another
“I think Longueuil (ward) should remain as it is: agricultural and residential,” he said, continuing on the cement plant proposal. “It’s a wake-up call for people in Champlain to get the highest and best uses of our natural resources, which are the Ottawa River and agriculture.” Paquette noted that a group in his area has proposed development of a lookout site along Bay Road as a possible recreational and economic development project. “I see that as a good idea,” he said, noting that he worries about the chance of an industrial park becoming part of the ward’s economic development future. “I don’t believe Longueuil is suited for that.” Paquette is open to “green energy” proj- ects for the area, including solar or wind farms, “but not on good agricultural land.” à y assister. Renseignements : Nathalie Duval (n.duval@hotmail.com ou 613 983-3902). FLOOD MAPPING UPDATE The United Counties of Prescott-Russell (UCPR) wants to update the flood maps for the region along the Ottawa River. The current maps date back to the late 1990s and last year’s flood problems in Rockland, L’Orignal, and other areas along the river proved more accurate maps are needed. – Gregg Chamberlain
Michel Paquette wants to preserve the agricultural and residential character of the Longueuil area. That’s why he’s run- ning for the Ward 3 seat on Champlain Township council. “It’s a question of democracy,” said Paquette during a recent interview. “When Champlain council voted against the change of zoning for Colacem (Canada Ltd.), and then that decision was reversed by the
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BRYAN RODGER WARD 4 SEAT, CHAMPLAIN
Michel Paquette est candidat au quartier 3 du conseil municipal du canton de Champlain. Un de ses objectifs est de préserver le caractère agricole et résidentiel de ce quartier, qui englobe l’ancienne municipalité de Longueuil. —archives
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1. EFFICIENT BUDGETING. Long-term planning is a priority in a well-governed municipality. Items should not be added to the budget as a whim after a ten-minute discussion. Council must be transparent and accountable for its actions. 2. UPGRADED LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE. An improved system of roads and bridges is necessary to meet the long-term needs of the township and to facilitate private sector investment in Champlain. 3. A BROADER INDUSTRIAL TAX BASE , thereby reducing the residential tax burden. More industry also means more employment opportunities, encouraging families to live and work here. 4. RESPONSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: through waste reduction, removal of noxious weeds. Proper “filtering of industrial emissions, etc… To set an example, I chose not to use election signs. THERE ARE FOUR KEY PLANKS IN MY PLATFORM:
QUALIFICATIONS: ✔ Keen observance of and active participation in council meetings over many years ✔ Diverse business experience and acumen ✔ Service on various civic and business committees ✔ Desire to use my experience to give back to my community
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