Daniel Champagne (born May 15, 1969) is a Canadian politician who was the acting Mayor of Gatineau from February to June 2024 and has served as the city councillor for Versant District since 2013. He was the Deputy Mayor of Gatineau until February 22, 2024,[1] when incumbent Mayor France Bélisle announced her sudden resignation from the mayoralty, thrusting Champagne into the acting position, becoming the first acting mayor in history of Gatineau. He served until Maude Marquis-Bissonnette was sworn in as mayor on June 18, 2024, after her win in the 2024 Gatineau mayoral by-election.[2][3]

Daniel Champagne
Champagne in 2024
Mayor of Gatineau
Acting
In office
February 22, 2024 – June 18, 2024
Preceded byFrance Bélisle
Succeeded byMaude Marquis-Bissonnette
Gatineau City Councillor
Assumed office
November 3, 2013
Preceded byJoseph De Sylva
ConstituencyVersant District
Personal details
Born (1969-05-15) May 15, 1969 (age 55)
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Political partyIndependent
Alma materUniversité du Québec en Outaouais

On January 18, 2024, he announced that he would not seek re-election for a fourth term as city councillor for Versant District.[4]

Electoral record

edit

2021

edit
Party Candidate Vote %
  Independent Daniel Champagne (X) 2,842 72.30
  Action Gatineau Luc Bégin 1,089 27.70

2017

edit
Party Candidate Vote %
  Independent Daniel Champagne (X) 3,148 71.14
  Action Gatineau Luc Gelinas 1,277 28.86

2013

edit
Party Candidate Vote %
  Independent Daniel Champagne 2,607 57.35
  Action Gatineau Geneviève Ouimet 1,939 42.65

References

edit
  1. ^ Donais, Pierre (February 22, 2024). "Entrevue – De maire suppléant à maire par intérim". TVA Nouvelles. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Gatineau Mayor France Bélisle steps down, citing hostile political climate". CBC News. Ottawa, Ontario. February 22, 2024. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  3. ^ Charles Lalande (June 10, 2024). "Double victoire pour Action Gatineau, qui remporte la mairie et un nouveau siège". Radio-Canada (in French). Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  4. ^ "Dernier mandat pour le conseiller Daniel Champagne à Gatineau". CBC News. January 18, 2024. Retrieved March 1, 2024.