DISCOVER OUR DIRECTIONS AND PROJECTS
THE RENOUVEAU DUNHAM TEAM

Our directions – 2025 municipal election

Citizens

Our governance will put listening and citizen well-being at the forefront.
Permanent committees between citizens and their district councillors will be established.
The targeted tax increase will remain at or below the inflation rate.

Administration and Finances

Strict control of long-term debt and maintenance of a solid financial posture.
Project selection will be aligned with the city’s financial capacity and will take into account the impact on the operating budget.
The budget will be harmonized with inflation.

Regulations

Provide flexibility to citizens in the interpretation of regulations. We will aim for fair positions that balance citizen well-being with village considerations.

Projects

Projects will be selected based on a clear vision for the evolution of our city, its financial capacity, and the added value they bring to citizens.

Real Estate Development

Support real estate development while respecting the capacity of natural resources and the village context of Dunham.
Evaluate taxation options based on the improvement of the real estate stock.

Climate Change

Study to determine the impacts of climate change in Dunham and analysis of solutions adapted to our city.

Municipal Council Meetings with Transparency

Tourism and Cultural Development

Support the creation of a tourism association for Dunham.
Update and enrich the municipal website’s tourism content (artists, accommodations, local activities).
Strengthen the city’s presence on major regional tourism platforms and circuits.
Organize annual events: Dunham Fall Festival, Family Cycling Days, etc.
Encourage events during the winter season.
Support and diversify agrotourism circuits (expand the “Maison des vins,” host business meetings at tourist sites, etc.).
Define our “panoramic” heritage and create circuits around it.

Recreation and Public Infrastructure

Adopt a comprehensive plan for the improvement, maintenance, and synergy of municipal parks.
Targeted developments (parking areas, universal accessibility, adapted recreational facilities).
Install permanent sanitary facilities in municipal parks.
Provide increased support for family activities (day camps, early childhood centers), including potential inter-municipal partnerships.
Develop new sport-leisure opportunities: skating on Lac Selby, cross-country skiing, public swimming, etc.
Improve services for cyclists to encourage stops in town (repair stations, café-restaurants, routes on Dunham’s website with audio guides).

Dunham — Proactive Management for a Sustainable Future

Coherent actions in support of economic and environmental development.

Economic Development and Business Support

Environmental Protection and Lac Selby Management

Develop a coordinated revitalization plan for Lac Selby in collaboration with the Association for the Protection of the Environment of Lac Selby (APELS).
Review and optimize management strategies for sensors and sediment analysis.
Implement preventive measures to reduce phosphorus and sediment inputs upstream of the lake.
Adopt a strict annual maintenance schedule (cleaning and inspection of equipment such as sediment collector, buoys, etc.).
Resolve the issue of unidentified pipelines on Valiquette Street.
Enhance and democratize public access to the lake for all citizens.
Establish a municipal washing station for watercraft.
Publish a detailed Lac Selby plan on the city’s website (public areas, boating regulations, washing procedures).
Support the preservation of an undeveloped land strip on the southwest side of Lac Selby.

Beautification of Our Town

Implement support programs for residents for branch removal, collapsed barns, scrap metal, etc.

Community Activities

Encourage community activities, especially those fostering intergenerational connections, adding value to village institutions, or increasing citizen well-being.

Meetings with employees from all departments

Evaluate the overall condition of infrastructure