(Posted 6:30 p.m., Feb. 3)
Orléans councillor kicks off re-election bid in front of 300 supporters
By Fred Sherwin
Orléans Online

Orléans Ward Coun. Bob Monette launched his re-election campaign on Tuesday night in front of 300 supporters at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School.

Flanked by signs listing his accomplishments since 2006, Monette said that he wanted to run for one more term and continue the fight to keep the proposed interprovincial bridge out of Orléans.

The room was also filled with placards listing endorsments from a number of prominent community leaders including Cardinal Creek Community Association president Jean-François Claude, former Common Sense Crossings president Louis Caron and Ace Body Shop owner and community advocate Lionel Laurin who said that Monette had earned his endorsement for the work he's done since first getting elected to council in the 2005 byelection.

"One must first earn my trust and Bob Monette has earned it," stated Laurin who wrapped up the lon list of guest speakers.

A number of prominent politicians were also in the room to lend their support including Mayor Larry O'Brien and Ottawa-Orléans MP Royal Galipeau.

As yet, no one else has registered to run against Monette who sent out a challenge to anyone who might be considering tossing their hat into the ring.

"Bring it on," he said confidently.

Besides issuing a challenge to any potential opponents, Monette also used the occasion to announce Carivibe 2010! The Caribbean cultural event will be held on June 20 and will include a parade down St. Joseph Blvd. followed by a party on Petrie Island.

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