Kamanyana resigns from Carrefour-de-l’Hôpital district

Taylor Clark

Mayoral candidate Olive Kamanyana announced her immediate resignation as district councillor as of April 25, opening the door to a by-election in the Carrefour-de-l’Hôpital district.

“It’s an opportunity for me, but it’s an emotional situation too,” Kamanyama said in a video posted to her Facebook. “On the one hand, it is with enthusiasm that I work for the people of Gatineau by occupying their highest leadership position in our city. On the other hand, it is my hope that district 13 will be taken care of quickly by an elected person.”

The Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities prevents an elected official from sitting in both a councillor and a mayoral seat. Kamanyana had until the end of the nomination period on May 10 to leave her position as district 13 councillor.

With both by-elections occurring on the same day, Kamanyana said she could contribute to reducing the financial burden imposed by an additional by-election.

“Since my election in 2021, I have been campaigning for optimized management of our public finances of our city and for management focused on tangible results,” said Kamanyana.

While the Carrefour-de-l’Hôpital district awaited its new councillor, Kamanyana encouraged residents to continue using the same communication channels.

Similar to mayoral candidates, those interested in representing the district can submit their application by May 10. Both by-elections are scheduled for June 9.

Photo caption: Independent mayoral candidate Olive Kamanyana leaves her district councillor seat as she runs for mayor of Gatineau.

Photo credit: Courtesy of candidate