Gérald Tremblay
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Gérald Tremblay | |
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Daniel Johnson, Jr. | |
Succeeded by | Daniel Paillé |
MNA for Outremont | |
In office 1989–1996 | |
Preceded by | Pierre Fortier |
Succeeded by | Pierre-Étienne Laporte |
Personal details | |
Born | Harvard Business | September 20, 1942
Profession | Entrepreneur Businessman |
Gérald Tremblay (born September 20, 1942) is a former Canadian politician and businessman who served as
Early life and career
Born in
He was a professor and lecturer at HEC Montréal from 1974 to 1977.
He then served as a senior manager in several companies. He worked at a consulting firm from 1977 to 1981, the Fédération des caisses d'entraide économique du Québec from 1981 to 1982, as well as various businesses in the
He was elected as the
He was re-elected to the
After his second term in the legislature and up until his election as mayor on November 4, 2001, Tremblay returned to the private sector. He taught again at HEC Montréal, worked at Monitor Company and Rolland, and sat on the board of directors of various companies. He was also a successful entrepreneur, setting up a chain of specialty boutiques called Dans un Jardin which sold mostly perfume, but also
Gérald Tremblay and his wife, Suzanne Tailleur, were married on November 24, 1979, and four years later adopted twins, Marie-Laurence and Georges-Etienne.
Mayoral career
Tremblay ran for mayor of Montreal after the controversial
However, in the subsequent referendum on the question of demerger, he was accused of betraying his supporters by coming out strongly in favour of the "no" side, supporting the megacity.
On November 6, 2005, Gérald Tremblay won his second term in office, easily winning against long-time rival Pierre Bourque by 74,646 votes. The voter turn-out estimated at 39.13% was the lowest ever in the history of the
Since he took office, Tremblay has streamlined the city's operations but also generated controversy in some quarters. While his administration improved public consultation mechanisms, it is also considered by many to be one of the most secretive administrations in Montreal history, causing some to declare that the democratic deficit has grown during his tenure despite improvements to consultation.
In 2006, Tremblay was appointed vice president for North America of United Cities and Local Governments and re-elected vice president of the International Association of Francophone Mayors.
Gérald Tremblay was re-elected for a third term on November 1, 2009, with 37.90% of the vote. He defeated
Criticism
His administration decentralized the city by giving more power to the boroughs. He has been criticized by suburban mayors who decry his clear preference for Montreal to receive a much larger share of the island's tax revenues than it would have had the merger not taken place. However, many argue [citation needed] that these boroughs are even less responsive to the public than City Hall, since they are not required to offer public consultations on their decisions. Nevertheless, the public can (and sometimes does) force referendums on particular bylaw proposals.[citation needed]
Tremblay received criticism for his proposal to change the name of Avenue du Parc to Avenue Robert-Bourassa, in honour of former Quebec premier Robert Bourassa, without public consultation.[3] The proposal was approved by City Council in a vote on November 29, 2006.[4] Much of the criticism of the proposal came from residents and businesses who inhabit Avenue du Parc. On February 6, 2007, Mayor Tremblay backed away from his position on Avenue du Parc after losing the support of Bourassa's family. In a press conference on the issue, the mayor claimed to "have learned that the opinion of citizens is important."
Resignation
During a hearing at the Charbonneau Commission on October 1, 2012, construction industry contractor Lino Zambito alleged that Tremblay's party, Union Montreal received a sum equivalent to 3% of the value of sewerage rehabilitation contracts awarded by the City of Montreal to a mafia-linked cartel.
On October 30, 2012, a former Union Montreal party organizer alleged that Mayor Tremblay was involved in illegal financing with the mafia. He claimed that Tremblay knew of these dubious financial practices and did not want to be made aware of them.[5] These statements caused a series of negative reactions from the spokes people of all the provincial political parties.
Following the allegations, Tremblay announced that he would be taking a few days off. On November 5, 2012, Tremblay announced that he was resigning as mayor, and was leaving politics.[6]
References
- ^ Woods, Allan (November 5, 2012). "Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay quits". Toronto Star. Retrieved November 5, 2012.
- ^ "City Mayor, Élection Montréal 2009". Élection Montréal. November 2, 2009. Archived from the original on November 4, 2009. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
- ^ "Support for Parc Avenue continues to grow, coalition says". CBC News. November 14, 2006.
- ^ "'Turn the page' on Parc Avenue debate: mayor". CBC News. November 29, 2006.
- ^ La Rouche, Vincent (October 30, 2012). "Financement illégal: Gérald Tremblay veut témoigner". La Presse (in French). Retrieved November 6, 2012.
- ^ Moore, Lynn (November 5, 2012). "Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay resigns". The Gazette (Montreal). Retrieved November 6, 2012.
External links
- "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.
- Mayors of Montreal: Gérald Tremblay