Sophie Demers

LJI reporter

If elected, Bisson promised an $860 million dollar budget for 2025, an increase of $56.5 million from this year’s $803.5 million dollar budget. To increase the budget, Bisson plans to implement a user-pays concept for those using city infrastructure while living outside of Gatineau.

He promises to limit property tax increases to 2.9% for 2025. Among his many promises, he reiterated his commitment to build 300 social housing units per year for five years. He plans to spend $18 million to convert existing buildings into housing. He also proposes a tax credit for those building new housing developments.

The former real estate agent proposed a reduction in electrification of Société de Transport (STO) buses to generate a short-term surplus. Bisson also announced that, if elected, he intends to reinvest the money saved for the tramway to expand the Rapibus to the west of the city.

Tourism

In Gatineau tourism, Bisson foresees a pedestrian and bicycle path along Ruisseau de la Brasserie that links downtown to Lac Leamy Casino.

“I also intend to make Gatineau a more attractive city for tourism, and I’m going to push hard for the new convention center to be located in the area near Lac Leamy. My dream is for Gatineau to be able to attract major conventions to create and generate even more value and wealth for the people of Gatineau,” said Bisson

Photo: Stéphane Bisson, independent mayoral candidate, reveals his budget plans for 2025, his ideas for promoting tourism in Gatineau, and highlights that he has no conflicts of interest according to an independent legal assessment.

Photo Credit: Sophie Demers