Arlene Bryant elected In Chateauguay part of a new crop of Black city councillors
Rosie Awori (LJI) There has been a cascade of victories for Black candidates in the recently concluded municipal elections on November 7, redefining representation in the city. Just off the island in Chateauguay Arlene Bryant thrust herself onto the political landscape with a convincing win in the recent vote. As part of the Equipe Eric Allard of Alliance Chateauguay, Bryant a mortgage broker by profession, snatched 67% of the votes to emerge city councillor in District 2. Allard received 53% of the votes cast to become mayor of Chateauguay and seven members of his team were elected. A long-time resident …