Dear residents,
September is already here! While we wait for the leaves to turn red, yellow and orange, the signs of candidates in the provincial election are adding colour to our streets and boulevards. In this context, I took part this week in a press conference where elected officials, members of the business community and residents of Vaudreuil-Soulanges joined their voices to call for the completion of Highway 20. The message is clear: after 60 years of waiting, the studies have been completed, the land is publicly owned and the solution is known. It’s time to get it done! I encourage you to raise the issue with the candidates who will be seeking your vote over the coming weeks. It’s time to complete Highway 20 in Vaudreuil-Dorion and on Île Perrot, and to demand a commitment from all parties to include the project in the Québec Infrastructure Plan. For more information…
The members of council and I are also taking advantage of the campaign to meet with the candidates from each party and present our priorities for NDIP. I invite you to consult the resolution we adopted to learn more about the requests we are making of Québec’s next government regarding quality of life, investment, funding, the sharing of responsibilities, and recognition for high-performing, well-managed municipalities. As with the Highway 20 project, don’t hesitate to ask the candidates about their party’s platform and vision for collaboration between the Government of Québec and the municipal sector. Many decisions made in Québec City have a direct impact on municipal finances and, ultimately, on your quality of life.
Now that most of us have returned from vacation, we are officially launching Espace citoyen NDIP, a fast, secure and user-friendly online service designed to foster more direct communication between you and the Town. Many of you already have a resident card that gives you access to municipal services, including the refrigerated skating rink. With this new portal, you will also be able to submit and track requests concerning waste collections, damaged equipment, snow removal, street cleaning and more. The tool will allow you to receive notices and alerts, including boil-water advisories, construction updates and emergency measures, as well as access the assessment roll. Access to your tax account will also be available eventually. Espace citoyen NDIP puts your city just one click away! I invite you to discover it by visiting https://espacecitoyen.ndip.org/accueil and creating your personalized account.
Finally, I hope to see many of you at the Festival de la soupe, taking place this Sunday at the Parc historique de la Pointe-du-Moulin from noon to 4 p.m. Everything is in place for another delicious edition. More than 40 soup makers have accepted the Festival team’s invitation and will be showcasing their best soup recipes. You will be able to vote for your favourite soup in the various categories: Restaurants, Organizations, Businesses, General Public and Municipalities. Good luck to all the participants, and thank you for taking part in this wonderful friendly competition.
So, mark your calendars for this Sunday, September 13. The event will take place rain or shine. Visit the Festival de la soupe website to find out more about the day’s program, and remember to take advantage of the shuttle buses provided for easy access to the site.