Taylor Clark

LJI Reporter

Interim Gatineau mayor Daniel Champagne stood by his previous statement to resolve the location of the future headquarters for the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau before the June 9 by-election.

“I am confident that over the next few days and weeks, we will be able to move forward at great speed with this issue,” Champagne told reporters during a press briefing following an executive committee meeting on April 24.

While discussions continued behind closed doors, Champagne assured the municipal council decisions would be made in a public context.

The acting mayor said the file was progressing well as administration worked away on financial elements and negotiations with different partners.

“There is a need for action in the case of headquarters. I think the majority of council members have realized this,” said Champagne. “I am very happy to see the commitment of my colleagues at the municipal council table to move this issue forward.”

Photo caption: Gatineau’s interim mayor, Daniel Champagne, remains optimistic about resolving the issues around the future headquarters for the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau before the by-election on June 9.

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