Bélanger opens Magog constituency office
Recently elected Orford MNA Gilles Bélanger has finally opened his constituency office in downtown Magog.
As political attaché Emmanuel Bouchard explains, it was important to be "at the heart" of Magog, so as to be closer to the people and the community. The choice quickly fell on an empty space at Parc des Braves. "Our goal was to find a place that would be as accessible as possible. Our wish is for people to feel comfortable coming to us, asking their questions and asking for help in their endeavors. By being downtown, we make sure we are where everything happens, "explained Bouchard.
Although the space was found quickly, it took several weeks to complete the move and be fully functional. This situation is explained in particular by the fact that each step requires the approval of the National Assembly, from the approval of the lease to the transfer of the telephone line. And because of the large number of new MNAS elected in Quebec, the process experienced longer delays than normal.
Fortunately, this situation did not prevent the Bélanger team from taking action quickly. "The day after the elections, we were already at work," said the political attaché. “We contacted the municipalities and organizations in our territory. With their requests, we made a list of projects in order to have a concrete picture of the situation. Our intention is to issue regular newsletters to the people to show them what we are working on and where we are going. We want people to be really aware of what we are doing."