Pascale Larocque Enters Sherbrooke Municipal Election as Independent Candidate
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Pascale Larocque, a businesswoman and the spouse of former Sherbrooke mayor Steve Lussier, has announced her candidacy as an independent in the Pin-Solitary district for the upcoming municipal elections on November 2nd. She joins Sarah Rahimaly (Sherbrooke Citizen), Fabrice Thibault (vision Action sherbrooke), and Yannick Théroux in the race for the seat. https://www.sherbrooke.ca/en/municipal-election-2024/
Campaign Launch and Background
Larocque, who filed her nomination papers just before the deadline, acknowledged her connection to the previous administration but emphasized the independence of her campaign. “It’s funny, but I take it and it’s really my countryside. Yes, I am the spouse of the former mayor, but it is my campaign and I will lead her to my image,” she stated.https://www.lanouvellle.net/sherbrooke-et-region/2024/10/03/pascale-larocque-se-lance-dans-la-course-a-la-municipalite-k8999999
Alongside Lussier, Larocque is the president and director general of X-Track, a company specializing in the design of multisport tracks. https://www.x-track.ca/
Key Priorities for Pin-Solitary
larocque’s platform focuses on several key areas for the Pin-Solitary district and Sherbrooke as a whole. She highlighted the importance of ongoing construction projects, specifically mentioning Victoria Park, and pledged to play an active role in their successful completion.
Her priorities include:
* Infrastructure Improvements: Recognizing the aging infrastructure within the district, Larocque plans to address necessary underground work and overall improvements.
* School Zone Safety: She expressed concern regarding safety for students walking to Goupil Street school and suggested potential solutions like school corridors or improved sidewalks. “It is sure that infrastructure is everywhere. in this sector, it is aging, so probably there is underground to do. To get to school on Goupil Street, it seems to me that it is asked to have a little more security, perhaps a school corridor or sidewalks.”
* Active role in Construction: Larocque intends to be actively involved in the realization of projects like the Victoria Park renovations.
The Race for Pin-Solitary
The Pin-Solitary district is shaping up to be a competitive race. the confirmed candidates are:
* Pascale Larocque: Independent
* Sarah Rahimaly: Sherbrooke Citizen https://sherbrookecitoyen.ca/
* Fabrice Thibault: Vision Action Sherbrooke https://visionsherbrooke.com/
* Yannick Théroux: Independent
Looking Ahead
The Sherbrooke municipal elections are scheduled for November 2nd. Voters in the Pin-Solitary district will have a choice between four candidates with differing visions for the future of their community. Larocque’s campaign will likely focus on her business experience and commitment to addressing local infrastructure and safety concerns.
Date of Information Verification: October 4, 2024.