RE-ELECT MAYOR TIM THOMAS

PROTECT POINTE-CLAIRE—DEVELOP RESPONSIBLY

VOTE ON SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2025 (9:30am-8pm)

www.timthomas2025.ca

514-693-0505/tthomas@videotron.ca

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EXPERIENCE

I’ve lived, raised a family and run a successful business in Pointe-Claire for over 20 years. Before that I served as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Privy Council Office, advising Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and the federal cabinet. I’ve worked as a federal civil servant in multiple government departments and taught political science at Concordia, McGill and the Royal Military College. I have an Honours B.A. in History from Queen’s University, a Masters in Public Administration from Concordia and a PhD in Political Science from Carleton.

I’ve organized fundraisers and concerts raising over $200,000 for charities including West Island Community Shares, WIAIH, Pointe-Claire Amateur Soccer Association, Ecole Marguerite-Bourgeoys and the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation. I’ve also coached with Pointe-Claire Soccer and Hockey West Island.

MY VISION FOR POINTE-CLAIRE

Four years ago, I ran for Mayor to put responsible limits on out-of-control development, protect our city’s character and environment, and bring City Hall closer to citizens. Much of that agenda was blocked by a Council loyal to the priorities of the previous mayor, but important progress was still made. Key areas like Fairview Forest, Pointe-Claire Plaza and the Pointe-Claire and Valois Villages were put under a temporary development freeze that at least allows for citizens to be consulted on the future of their neighbourhoods. Services continue to be improved and tax increases kept below inflation despite the pressures of development on our infrastructure and the demands of the Montreal Agglomeration.

For the past 8 years, Pointe-Claire has had 56% of the residential development on the West Island despite being less than 15% of its total population. Our housing supply has increased by over 25%, but hasn’t become any more affordable. We have the highest rents in the West Island, and in 2023 saw the biggest increase in advertised rents in the entire country, 25.6%. The condo projects favoured by many Councillors would be over twice the size of what our neighbouring cities are building near their REM stations and could increase our population from 34,000 to over 50,000, putting even greater strains on our infrastructure.

I believe that Pointe-Claire has done more than its fair share on development. We now need to do more to protect our quality of life, our environment and the features that make our community such a great place to live. We must also seek responsible solutions on affordable housing that provide developers with real checks and balances, not another blank cheque. Together, let’s protect the City we love!

RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT

PROTECTING THE CHARACTER OF POINTE-CLAIRE

ENVIRONMENT—QUALITY OF LIFE

Continue managing our finances responsibly, reducing debt and keeping tax increases below inflation.
Reduce red tape and work to attract new businesses to the Industrial Park and Villages rather than rezoning for condos. The higher commercial taxes businesses pay will allow us to keep residential taxes down and continue providing quality services.

Allow residents to pay annual property tax in four installments instead of the current two.

Prioritize citizen concerns for environment, traffic, infrastructure, and heritage when reviewing any proposed development and ensure that neighbouring homes have an adequate buffer zone to protect their privacy and quality of life. Oppose unfair development obligations imposed by Montreal and hold our zoning to the minimum housing density required, not exceeding it as is Council’s current practice.

Revise our urban plan to reflect the views of citizens and protect Pointe-Claire landmarks like the Villages, Pointe-Claire Plaza and our heritage buildings from development. Continue to allow citizens to stop zoning changes in referendums, despite Bill 31 allowing for city councils to ignore their democratic will when approving developers’ projects. Pointe-Claire is not for sale.
Work towards real affordability with a bylaw limiting renovictions, by encouraging more duplexes and semi detached and by looking to build genuine social and community housing.

Work to protect the entire Fairview Forest as a natural space.

Strengthen bylaws to protect our public and private tree canopy. Seek to protect and acquire more of our waterfront. Implement green infrastructure whenever possible to mitigate against flooding.

Work to reduce speeding on residential streets, including through seasonal speed bumps on streets where residents want them.

Replace regulations that overly restrict outdoor events and terraces with a common-sense approach. Let’s end the war on fun.

Adapt the new water by-law as needed based on citizen feedback.

Work to maintain and improve our services and cultural, sports and recreational programs, especially for seniors and young families, and consult you regularly on what improvements can be made.