Gilles Beaudoin

Gilles Beaudoin (October 12, 1919 – August 22, 2007) was a Canadian politician who served as the mayor of Trois-Rivières from 1970 to 1990.

Background

Beaudoin was born on October 12, 1919. He owned and managed a furniture store located on rue Champflour. He married Dolorès Blais in 1943 and was the father of five children.

Political career

Beaudoin was elected as the mayor of Trois-Rivières, Quebec in 1970. He was re-elected in 1974, 1978, 1982 and 1986. He did not run for re-election in 1990. He was the longest-serving mayor of Trois-Rivières.

Achievements

His accomplishments include:

the advent of the 1975 Jeux du Québec (Quebec Games) finals; the beautification of the port of Trois-Rivières; the completion of Hôtel Delta'''s convention center; the construction of the pont Radisson'' (Radisson Bridge); the opening of the Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson concert hall and the revitalization of downtown Trois-Rivières.

Death

Beaudoin died on August 22, 2007.