
Jax Jacobsen
Claude-Ryan
Outremont
Jax Jacobsen is a strategic communicator and journalist specializing in public policy, environment, and climate. With more than twenty years of international experience contributing to prestigious outlets such as Reuters, Forbes, CNN, The Guardian, and the Montreal Gazette, she has dedicated her career to making complex issues around climate, sustainability, and economic development accessible to the public. She holds a master’s degree in Political Science from McGill University and a diploma in science journalism from London.
In Outremont, she is actively involved as a member of the neighborhood roundtable and the Table de bon voisinage, where she helps strengthen community life and civic participation. Convinced that the climate crisis demands concrete and courageous action, she is now running to represent the Claude-Ryan district, putting her experience, energy, and expertise at the service of local residents.

The Team
Outremont
Outremont charms visitors with its quiet residential streets lined with mature trees and elegant homes. Nestled on the northern slope of Mount Royal, the borough offers a peaceful living environment, ideal for young families looking for a safe and green neighborhood. Its parks, such as Beaubien Park and Outremont Park, are meeting places for children and their parents, promoting an active and friendly neighborhood life. Local shops, renowned schools and welcoming cafés reinforce the sense of community. Outremont embodies a rare balance between urban excitement and a relaxed lifestyle in Montreal.
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Alain Bakayoko
Borough Mayor
Outremont

Jax Jacobsen
Borough Councillor
Outremont

Laurence Morel
Borough Councillor
Outremont
