Mass departures from municipal politics are understandable

The smaller the stakes in politics, the more vicious the infighting, and in municipal politics, the elbows can be high.

France Bélisle stepped down as the mayor of Gatineau, Que., on Feb. 22, citing personal attacks and death threats in the course of doing her job. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/City of Gatineau

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

March 20, 2024

KAMOURASKA, QUE.—Municipal politics is always lauded as the level “closest to the people.” It is also perhaps the most understandable; profound discussions at other levels about foreign and defence policy, tax points, immigration, job creation, or education can be exha...

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