Montreal’s Future Nightlife Vision Unveiled by Mayoral Candidates
With the Montreal municipal elections approaching, candidates from leading city parties recently gathered to share their plans for shaping the future of the city’s nightlife scene.
Addressing concerns raised by residents and nightlife advocates, the candidates engaged in discussions on enhancing Montreal’s nights with vibrancy, accessibility, and resilience.
Max Honnigman, communications officer at MTL 24/24, highlighted the challenges facing the nightlife industry in Montreal, emphasizing the importance of integrating nightlife issues into the current electoral discourse.
Jon Weisz, director of Salon des métiers d’art du Québec (SMAQ), expressed optimism about the dialogue between parties and candidates, aiming to foster community engagement and commitments from all stakeholders.
Candidates acknowledged the struggles faced by venue owners due to noise complaints and emphasized the need for sustainable solutions to prevent the closure of independent establishments.
Ericka Alneus, a city councillor and Projet Montréal candidate, proposed creating a million-dollar fund to support small venues in becoming owners, prioritizing mediation over fines to facilitate peaceful coexistence between venues and residents.
Craig Sauvé, leader of Transition Montréal and mayoral candidate, echoed similar sentiments on mediation and ownership and proposed the appointment of a dedicated “night mayor” to address nightlife-related issues effectively.
Jean Beaudoin, borough mayor candidate for Ensemble Montreal, emphasized the importance of valuing nightlife as part of the city’s cultural landscape and promoting local artists to enrich the nightlife experience in each neighborhood.
The event, organized by SMAQ, was viewed as a significant step towards recognizing and supporting Montreal’s nightlife by all participants, signaling a collective effort to preserve and enhance the city’s vibrant after-hours scene.
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