MUNICIPAL. Here are some municipal news that have made headlines over the past few days.
UMQ: an appointment for the mayor Julie Bourdon
In addition to her functions at the town hall of Granby and the MRC of La Haute-Yamaska, the mayoress Julie Bourdon will participate in the activities of the Union of municipalities of Quebec (UMQ). The elected official has just been appointed chair of the Commission on Women and Governance and representative of the Commission on the board of directors at UMQ.
Holiday greetings: elected officials will welcome the population
As the Christmas and New Year period approaches, elected officials will have the opportunity to offer their wishes to citizens during a holiday meeting, on Saturday, December 18, between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m., at the hotel. city of Granby.
“The holiday season is the perfect opportunity to enjoy moments of pleasure, and above all, to share these moments with others. This is our way of wishing happy holidays to the population, and of expressing how much we love our world, in Granby, ”said Mayor Julie Bourdon in a press release.
The population is invited to this activity. On the menu: free coffee and hot chocolates, Christmas surprises.
Fleurons du Québec: the highest distinction
For the next three years, the City of Granby will retain its “5 Fleurons” horticultural classification rating from the Les Fleurons du Québec program. Already the holder of this distinction, the City has improved its performance in terms of development (municipal entrances, green spaces, parks, etc.) by obtaining a better score than at the last evaluation.
“This award highlights actions that have positive social, economic and environmental benefits, that is to say that they not only promote the health and well-being of the population, but also play on the development of the horticultural industry and improving the attractiveness of the territory in addition, of course, to contributing to urban greening, ”said Catherine Baudin, municipal councilor and responsible for sustainable development, in a press release.
