The leader of Projet Montréal, Luc Rabouin, announced this morning that Clément Badra will be running for city councilor for the Snowdon district in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough. His candidacy joins those of Gracia Kasoki Katahwa, candidate for borough mayor, Émilie Brière in the Côte-des-Neiges district, Despina Sourias in the Loyola district, and Peter McQueen in the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce district.
With this candidacy, Projet Montréal confirms its commitment to offering CDN–NDG residents a strong team that is rooted in its neighbourhoods and determined to tackle the borough's major challenges. With his expertise in urban planning and the environment, Clément Badra will be able to support Snowdon residents in the face of major urban development projects, ensuring that they are carried out with respect for the living environment and local needs. His commitment to social justice and citizen participation also makes him an essential ally in strengthening social cohesion and building a neighborhood where everyone feels represented and included.
Biography - Clément Badra
Clément Badra is a specialist in urban planning and environmental policy who has been involved for several years in projects related to adapting cities to climate change and citizen participation. He has been based in the borough for nearly 10 years, where, with his background in the environment, urban planning, and sustainable development, he has coordinated greening and citizen participation projects, notably by working with community organizations in Côte-des-Neiges. Working with elected officials in the Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough for several years, he has acquired a thorough knowledge of municipal mechanisms, local governance, and the social fabric of the borough, and wishes to draw on this experience to help residents in their daily lives. An active member of Projet Montréal since 2019, he campaigns for universal accessibility and the inclusion of people with disabilities in political life and sits on the boards of organizations working on these issues. Today, he wants to put his expertise to work for the residents of Snowdon to build a sustainable, supportive neighborhood on a human scale.
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“Clément Badra's candidacy in Snowdon sends a strong message: Projet Montréal is surrounding itself with a diverse team of competent candidates who are deeply committed to their communities. With his background and expertise on environmental issues, Clément will be an asset to the Projet Montréal team and will bring a unique perspective that will be invaluable to the CDN-NDG team.” " - Luc Rabouin, leader of Projet Montréal
"I am very proud to announce Clément Badra's candidacy in Snowdon. His expertise in urban planning and the environment, combined with his in-depth knowledge of our borough, make him an exceptional candidate to represent the residents of Snowdon. Clément is already known for his thoroughness, his ability to listen, and his capacity to bring people together. I have every confidence that he will be a strong voice for his district and that he will be able to carry out concrete projects for Snowdon." - Gracia Kasoki Katahwa, candidate for mayor of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce.
“I am running with Projet Montréal because I believe that Snowdon residents deserve a councilor who puts their well-being at the heart of their priorities. I am familiar with the issues facing the neighborhood and I want to put all my experience to work for our community to improve the quality of life for the people of Snowdon,” said Clément Badra, Projet Montréal candidate in Snowdon.
