Sophie Demers

LJI Reporter

The position of Councillor for Aylmer, one of the city’s most prestigious ridings, is up for grabs. Steven Boivin announced his decision to retire from his political career at the end of this term in November. The Aylmer councillor also holds the position of president of the council.
 
First elected in 2021 as an independent councillor, Boivin won the vote with 56.69%. Before entering politics, Boivin was the co-founder of Transistor Media and Minotaure, a bar located in Hull. Former volunteer president of Aydelu and of APICA, Boivin told The Bulletin that he wants to work for his community.

For the past few months, there has been discussion that Boivin and Buckingham councillor Edmond Leclerc would be creating a new political party. Boivin confirms that this will no longer be moving forward.

Throughout the past four years, Boivin has supported the city’s Tramway project and many cultural and leisure projects. He also served on various committees. In particular, he is the vice-president of the Commission des arts, de la culture, des lettres et du patrimoine.  
Boivin is one of many councillors who have announced they will be stepping away from municipal politics. Mitigomijokan councillor Anik des Marais will not be running in the next election. Jocelyn Blondin and Daniel Champagne, who have been working on the council for over 10 years, have also announced their departure, along with Action Gatineau’s Louis Sabourin.  
 
Photo: Steven Boivin, Aylmer Councillor, announces he will not be seeking a second term in the next municipal election. (SD) Photo: Screenshot