State of the City: New strategic planning to meet the challenges

May 12, 2022

Edmundston Mayor Eric Marquis presented his annual State of the City address today at an event organized in collaboration with the Edmundston Region Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Marquis outlined the achievements of 2021-2022, including an important exercise that will lead to the adoption of a new strategic plan; the work related to the upcoming amalgamation, and especially the importance of community involvement and collaboration in a city like Edmundston.

The mayor recalled how difficult the last two years have been for everyone. "Each and every one of us has had to rethink our daily lives and the way we do things. The City is no exception. But through our planning exercises, we have been able to see opportunities and ways to innovate that will follow us into the future. “

Lifting the veil on elements that will be included in the new strategic plan, the mayor addressed the major challenges that will be specifically addressed, including affordable housing, public transit, sustainability, retention and attraction, and the revival of the events sector.

The new vision, "Edmundston: Inclusive, Open, Sustainable and Prosperous" hits the nail on the head, explained Mayor Marquis. "It is important to ensure enthusiasm, openness, coherence and the linking of all the good ideas and initiatives of our community within a vision that is simple, clear, understood and accepted by all. It’s important to take responsibility and take action to create prosperity.”

For the mayor, the approach put forward by City Council over the past year has a very specific goal: to generate a lasting impact on our city and propel it to new heights.

"City Council aims to equip our city to face the challenges. The key to success, the only key that will guarantee the success of our city, is collaboration. We must do everything possible to ensure that the private, public, community, sports, cultural and economic sectors and the population in general are rowing in the same direction," concluded Mayor Marquis. 

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CONTACT: Mr. Eric Marquis, Mayor, 506.739.2115