{"id":44586,"date":"2025-02-27T18:07:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T18:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theme-dev.cmsmasters.net\/faith-connect\/?page_id=44586"},"modified":"2025-11-12T19:10:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T19:10:59","slug":"home-three","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Stern For Mayor of Westmount"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"44586\" class=\"elementor elementor-44586\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8718bf1 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8718bf1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f99dee cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-time-popup\" data-id=\"0f99dee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;cms_popup_id&quot;:&quot;121&quot;,&quot;start_popup&quot;:1000,&quot;show_popup_type&quot;:&quot;site&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-time-popup.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class='cmsmasters-time-popup-button' href='#cmsmasters-popup-121' aria-label='Popup Button'><\/a><div class='animated cmsmasters-elementor-popup cmsmasters-elementor-popup-121' data-popup-id='121'><div data-elementor-type=\"cmsmasters_popup\" data-elementor-id=\"121\" class=\"elementor elementor-121\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;cms_close_button_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;cmsmsdemo-icons- cmsms-demo-icons-close&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;Local-Icons&quot;}}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\" data-cms-icon=\"&lt;i aria-hidden=&quot;true&quot; aria-label=&quot;Popup Close&quot; class=&quot;cmsmsdemo-icons- cmsms-demo-icons-close&quot;&gt;&lt;\/i&gt;\">\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2283fd16 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2283fd16\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40d0f5ca e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex cmsmasters-bg-hide-none cmsmasters-bg-hide-none cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"40d0f5ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2457d3fb e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2457d3fb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10d442d2 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10d442d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thank you!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4740480 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4740480\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe Did It! I am so grateful to the many people who were involved in the campaign and for the confidence that the residents have placed in me. I am honoured to serve as the new Mayor of Westmount, and I look forward to Listening, Leading and Delivering! Special thanks to Tina Apfeld, my campaign manager, Alana Geller, official agent and to my family!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-664bf82 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-hidden-widescreen elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-forminator\" data-id=\"664bf82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;form_list&quot;:&quot;45&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-forminator.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-contact-form__wrapper elementor-widget-cmsmasters-contact-form cmsmasters-default-color cmsmasters-default-font\" id=\"cmsmasters-widget-form-664bf82\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-contact-form__inner\"><div class=\"forminator-ui forminator-custom-form forminator-custom-form-45 forminator-design--default forminator-custom 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data-calculation=\"0\">Volunteer at events<\/option><option value=\"two\"  data-calculation=\"0\">Help with outreach<\/option><option value=\"Host-a-house-meeting-or-fundraiser\"  data-calculation=\"0\">Host an event<\/option><option value=\"Put-up-a-sign-or-distribute-flyers\"  data-calculation=\"0\">Put up a sign or distribute flyers<\/option><option value=\"Drive-people-to-vote\"  data-calculation=\"0\">Drive people to vote<\/option><option value=\"I\u2019m-not-sure-yet-\u2014-contact-me-with-options\"  data-calculation=\"0\">I\u2019m not sure yet \u2014 contact me with options<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"forminator-row\"><div id=\"textarea-1\" class=\"forminator-field-textarea forminator-col forminator-col-12 \"><div class=\"forminator-field\"><textarea name=\"textarea-1\" placeholder=\"Message or Comments\" id=\"forminator-field-textarea-1_69f15e4b43774\" class=\"forminator-textarea\" rows=\"6\" style=\"min-height:140px;\" 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value=\"forminator_submit_form_custom-forms\"><\/form><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14a488c e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-bg-hide-none cmsmasters-bg-hide-none cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14a488c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94961ab e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"94961ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76f299e e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"76f299e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61d93a4 cmsmasters-line-clamp-no cmsmasters-color-variation-default cmsmasters-pointer-none cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-title cmsmasters-widget-title\" data-id=\"61d93a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-pop-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"cmsmasters-widget-title__heading \">Listen, Lead <br>and deliver.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f8a5ee cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5f8a5ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Vote for<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-879c787 cmsmasters-line-clamp-no cmsmasters-color-variation-default cmsmasters-pointer-none cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-title cmsmasters-widget-title\" data-id=\"879c787\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-pop-in-up&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"cmsmasters-widget-title__heading \">michael  Stern<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c11746 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c11746\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For Mayor of westmount<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bf6052 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1bf6052\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-919abb0 animated-fast cmsmasters-icon-arrangement-together cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button\" data-id=\"919abb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-pop-in-up&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:600}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container-inner\"><a href=\"#ready\" class=\"cmsmasters-button-link elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button cmsmasters-icon-view-default cmsmasters-icon-shape- cmsmasters-button-size-sm\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__content-wrapper cmsmasters-align-icon-right\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icons- cmsms-demo-icons-dropdown-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__text\">Learn more<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b34e647 animated-fast elementor-hidden-widescreen elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile cmsmasters-icon-arrangement-together cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button\" data-id=\"b34e647\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-pop-in-up&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:800}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/?page_id=38769\" class=\"cmsmasters-button-link elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button cmsmasters-icon-view-default cmsmasters-icon-shape- cmsmasters-button-size-sm\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__content-wrapper cmsmasters-align-icon-right\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icons- cmsms-demo-icons-check\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__text\">Read the Vision<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e68e0c7 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e68e0c7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc891ed cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"cc891ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"ready\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8009893 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8009893\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">meet michael stern<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a28d13 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a28d13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-pop-in-right&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ready to Lead. Committed to Westmount.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bf2207 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7bf2207\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:600}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Westmount is at a crossroads and our financial situation is tremendously challenging. Westmount needs to <strong>CHANGE<\/strong> in order to continue to flourish and deliver on the expectations of our residents. As your Mayor, I will <strong>Listen<\/strong> to your needs, <strong>Lead<\/strong> with the right solutions and <strong>Deliver<\/strong> on the services and priorities of all members of the Westmount\nCommunity. My focus will always be <strong>YOU<\/strong>, the residents of Westmount.<\/p>\n\n<p>With my extensive experience as a Partner of a global accounting firm and Chief Financial Officer of entrepreneurial companies, I am the right person to lead Westmount at this critical time. We need a business and common sense approach.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Michael Stern<\/strong> your agent for positive <strong>change<\/strong>. Let\u2019s do this together!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3508ca4 animated-fast cmsmasters-button-mobile-align-center cmsmasters-icon-arrangement-together cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button\" data-id=\"3508ca4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in-up&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:800}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container-inner\"><a href=\"#campaign\" class=\"cmsmasters-button-link elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button cmsmasters-icon-view-default cmsmasters-icon-shape- cmsmasters-button-size-sm\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__content-wrapper cmsmasters-align-icon-right\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icons- cmsms-demo-icons-dropdown-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__text\">campaign<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36f2aed elementor-hidden-widescreen elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"36f2aed\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d57e651 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d57e651\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What I Stand For:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaa2686 e-grid e-con-full cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"aaa2686\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2630db7 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2630db7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ed9d60 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-position-top elementor-mobile-position-top cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"7ed9d60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icons- cmsms-demo-icons-icon-10\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInfrastructure and facilities\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-000fb01 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"000fb01\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a8de7f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-position-top elementor-mobile-position-top cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"6a8de7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icons- cmsms-demo-icons-icon-10\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBasic services\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fda408c e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fda408c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:150}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15dda48 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-position-top elementor-mobile-position-top cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"15dda48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icons- cmsms-demo-icons-icon-11\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPublic safety and security.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e3cfbe e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4e3cfbe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:300}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28a941f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-view-default elementor-position-top elementor-mobile-position-top cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"28a941f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icons- cmsms-demo-icons-icon-12\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTransparency and accountability\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d60483 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5d60483\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f50b08 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"0f50b08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"campaign\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-689789c e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"689789c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a75a36d e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-bg-hide-none cmsmasters-bg-hide-none cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a75a36d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fce805f e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-bg-hide-none cmsmasters-bg-hide-none cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fce805f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7971ad elementor-widget__width-auto animated-fast cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a7971ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-pop-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Your voice. Your impact.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ba0e15 animated-fast cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ba0e15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-pop-in-right&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stern\u2019s platform centers on four pillars<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10aade7 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10aade7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:600}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>1. Infrastructure and facilities<\/strong><br \/>Westmounters will have a city with top-quality, well-maintained roads, parks and public spaces. I will have a detailed assessment of our infrastructure and a Master Plan to update all our roads and infrastructure and a financial plan to implement it. I will provide better facilities for all citizens, at every stage of life, from our young families to our senior citizens.<\/p><p><strong>2. Basic services<\/strong><br \/>Westmounters will have improved services and easier access to Westmount\u2019s facilities. I will restore weekly garbage collection immediately, enforce our high cleanliness standards for streets and public spaces, and update our permitting process to meet the needs of today&#8217;s Westmount citizens, while respecting Westmount\u2019s heritage. I will ensure we have a truly inclusive city, one that serves all demographics.<\/p><p><strong>3. Public safety and security<\/strong><br \/>Westmount has been plagued with car thefts, house break-ins, vandalism, and other criminal activity. I will ensure that we provide proper and effective security for all of our residents, including increased security presence and officers on foot and bicycles.<\/p><p><strong>4. Transparency and accountability<\/strong><br \/>Citizens will have clear, accessible explanations about the spending of their tax money. I will ensure our hard-earned funds are spent wisely and purposefully. All citizen requests will be answered in 48 hours.\u00a0 The administration exists to serve the residents. I will ensure our culture is focused on serving you, the residents of Westmount. Everything we do must be with your best interests in mind.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5aae4d animated-fast cmsmasters-icon-arrangement-together cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button\" data-id=\"b5aae4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in-up&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:900}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container-inner\"><a href=\"#bio\" class=\"cmsmasters-button-link elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button cmsmasters-icon-view-default cmsmasters-icon-shape- cmsmasters-button-size-sm\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__content-wrapper cmsmasters-align-icon-right\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icons- cmsms-demo-icons-dropdown-down\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__text\">Michael&#039;s Bio<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4b12e9 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b4b12e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a85b731 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a85b731\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52b12a9 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52b12a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cWestmount has been a wonderful home for our family since 1990, however, we have seen a material decline in the quality of service that Westmount provides to its residents.  Westmount needs a new voice at the table, and an experienced leader at this moment in its history. I plan to bring a customer-centric approach to the Mayor\u2019s office, to make sure that our residents can once again be proud of our storied city.\u201d <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3025146 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3025146\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u201cI am excited to be your Mayor and will work for each of you to ensure that every resident is proud to live here!\u201d <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8867816 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8867816\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-pop-in-up&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u2013 Michael Stern<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b300eaa e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b300eaa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33b41c9 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"33b41c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"testimonials\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-214679d e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"214679d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e668f4 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e668f4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-665f53b e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"665f53b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ca355 elementor-widget__width-initial cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"90ca355\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">trusted voices<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ec5b5b cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2ec5b5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Endorsements &amp; Testimonials<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c765205 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-testimonials-carousel-logo\" data-id=\"c765205\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;slide&quot;:[{&quot;slide_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p class=\\&quot;test-subtitle\\&quot;&gt;to Westmount Independent&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Westmounters in Support of Michael Stern for Mayor.&lt;\\\/strong&gt;&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Editor, Westmount Independent,&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are proud Westmount residents who are blessed to be able to raise our families in this community. We are also civic- minded entrepreneurs and businesspeople. Our work has taught us the importance of financial discipline and honed our negotiation skills and consensus building abilities.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over the past few years, we have grown increasingly concerned about the declining condition of our community\\u2019s services, roads, parks and facilities and the efficiency of municipal leadership to plan and provide these services.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We write this letter to highlight the opportunity that Westmount has to improve our services in a pragmatic and cost-effective way.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We need to elect a mayor with strong analytical skills, experience managing budgets and negotiating significant contracts, and the personality to build consensus within our diverse municipality. Michael Stern is the only candidate in our upcoming election who has proven to have all of these attributes.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a senior audit partner at Ernst &amp; Young, Michael advised many entrepreneurs like us as they have tackled challenging financial and operational questions. He has been a leader in his business and personal communities for decades, and he knows how to work with people of all backgrounds to find solutions.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We have known Michael and his family for a long time, and we are thrilled to see him step forward and offer his considerable skills to improve our community. We urge our fellow Westmounters to hear Michael\\u2019s ideas for our city, to meet him at his many public appearances, and to support him as he seeks to improve the Westmount that we all love.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clarissa Desjardins&lt;br \\\/&gt;Mila Mulroney&lt;br \\\/&gt;Dr. John Antoniou&lt;br \\\/&gt;France Margaret B\\u00e9langer&lt;br \\\/&gt;Herbert Black&lt;br \\\/&gt;Ron Black&lt;br \\\/&gt;Stephen Bronfman&lt;br \\\/&gt;Dr. Johanna Choremis&lt;br \\\/&gt;Neil Cuggy&lt;br \\\/&gt;Adam Daifallah&lt;br \\\/&gt;Jonathan Deitcher&lt;br \\\/&gt;Paul Desmarais III&lt;br \\\/&gt;David Goodman&lt;br \\\/&gt;Jonathan Goodman&lt;br \\\/&gt;Cherif Habib&lt;br \\\/&gt;Debra Margles&lt;br \\\/&gt;Lloyd Segal&lt;br \\\/&gt;J. Robert Swidler&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;slide_image&quot;:null,&quot;slide_logo&quot;:null,&quot;slide_name&quot;:&quot;Westmount Residents&quot;,&quot;slide_subtitle&quot;:&quot;Manager&quot;,&quot;slide_read_more&quot;:&quot;Read more&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;1e204f3&quot;,&quot;slide_show_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;slide_show_logo&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;slide_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p class=\\&quot;test-subtitle\\&quot;&gt;Retired Partner of EY&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;div class=\\&quot;page\\&quot; title=\\&quot;Page 1\\&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=\\&quot;layoutArea\\&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=\\&quot;column\\&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To Whom It May Concern,&lt;\\\/strong&gt;&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;div class=\\&quot;page\\&quot; title=\\&quot;Page 1\\&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=\\&quot;layoutArea\\&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=\\&quot;column\\&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;I am proud to endorse &lt;strong&gt;Michael Stern&lt;\\\/strong&gt; for Mayor of &lt;strong&gt;Westmount&lt;\\\/strong&gt;. As a seasoned professional and former partner at EY, Michael brings a wealth of experience in leadership, strategic thinking, and financial stewardship\\u2014qualities that are essential for effective municipal governance.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Both Michael and I worked together at EY from1995 to 2012 and throughout his career, Michael consistently demonstrated a deep respect for collaboration and communication. He was known not only for his technical expertise but also for his ability to listen\\u2014truly listen\\u2014to both clients and staff. That attentiveness and empathy are exactly what we need in a mayor: someone who understands the concerns of residents and works tirelessly to address them.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Michael\\u2019s vision for Westmount is grounded in transparency, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement. He has the skills to navigate complex challenges and the character to lead with integrity. His platform reflects a pragmatic and inclusive approach to governance\\u2014one that prioritizes transparency, sustainability, and the well-being of all residents. Whether addressing infrastructure, public safety, or local economic development, Michael has shown he understands the unique needs of Westmount and has the skills to deliver meaningful results.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In all the years I\\u2019ve known Michael, I witnessed a man of integrity\\u2014kind, honest, and deeply devoted. As a husband, he\\u2019s loving and supportive; as a father, he leads with compassion and teaches by example. His presence always brought warmth, strength, and trust to those around him.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I wholeheartedly support Michael Stern\\u2019s candidacy and encourage my fellow residents to vote for a leader who will serve Westmount with dedication and distinction.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sincerely,&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Paul Karamanoukian&lt;\\\/strong&gt;&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;\\\/div&gt;&lt;\\\/div&gt;&lt;\\\/div&gt;&lt;\\\/div&gt;&lt;\\\/div&gt;&lt;\\\/div&gt;&quot;,&quot;slide_image&quot;:null,&quot;slide_logo&quot;:null,&quot;slide_name&quot;:&quot;Paul Karamanoukian&quot;,&quot;slide_subtitle&quot;:&quot;Manager&quot;,&quot;slide_read_more&quot;:&quot;Read more&quot;,&quot;slide_show_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;slide_show_logo&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;59e25fa&quot;},{&quot;slide_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p class=\\&quot;test-subtitle\\&quot;&gt;Forden Crescent&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;div class=\\&quot;page\\&quot; title=\\&quot;Page 1\\&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=\\&quot;layoutArea\\&quot;&gt;&lt;div class=\\&quot;column\\&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dear Mr. Price,&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a former Westmount City Councillor who proudly served our municipality for two terms, and as someone who has spent many years as a teacher and a volunteer in numerous community organizations, I have always believed in the importance of strong, principled leadership at the local level.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It is from this perspective \\u2013 and as a long time, deeply committed resident \\u2013 that I am proud to endorse Michael Stern for Mayor in the upcoming November 2 municipal election.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For over 35 years, Michael has lived and worked in Westmount, quietly earning the respect of residents, business leaders and charitable organizations. Through his work providing accounting and strategic advice to a broad range of companies and non-profits, he has earned a reputation for sound financial stewardship, measured decision-making and a rare ability to build consensus in challenging environments. His platform is clear and reflects what many of us know to be true:&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- our city must do better in delivering what residents rightly deserve;&lt;br \\\/&gt;- improved infrastructure and facilities;&lt;br \\\/&gt;- greater accountability;&lt;br \\\/&gt;- more effective public services;&lt;br \\\/&gt;- enhanced safety and security;&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;all with a renewed commitment to transparency.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not just a campaign of ideas \\u2013 it\\u2019s a commitment backed by decades of real-world experience, leadership and deep community roots.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In times of economic pressure and growing demands on local services, we need a leader with financial acumen, integrity and the ability to bring people together. Michael Stern is that leader. He has already proven his ability to make tough decisions and to guide organizations through complex challenges. As Mayor, he will do the same for our city.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I truly believe Michael Stern is the right person to lead us forward. I encourage all residents who care about the future of Westmount to support him as our next Mayor.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rhoda Vineberg&lt;br \\\/&gt;Forden Crescent&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;\\\/div&gt;&lt;\\\/div&gt;&lt;\\\/div&gt;&quot;,&quot;slide_image&quot;:null,&quot;slide_logo&quot;:null,&quot;slide_name&quot;:&quot;Rhoda Vineberg&quot;,&quot;slide_subtitle&quot;:&quot;Manager&quot;,&quot;slide_read_more&quot;:&quot;Read more&quot;,&quot;slide_show_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;slide_show_logo&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;8a7be83&quot;},{&quot;slide_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p class=\\&quot;test-subtitle\\&quot;&gt;Wood Ave.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To Westmounters :&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I feel it is time for a change ! For an experienced,financially qualified, intelligent \\u00a0person to run our city! Michael Stern has the credentials. He will not put up with the unpleasant \\u00a0mess and disturbances that we tax paying Westmounters have had to deal with in recent years! Westmounters! It is so important to get out and vote for an intelligent , qualified, \\u00a0experienced, \\u00a0person like Michael Stern \\u203c\\ufe0f&lt;\\\/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Susan Stein&lt;br \\\/&gt;Wood Ave&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;slide_image&quot;:null,&quot;slide_logo&quot;:null,&quot;slide_name&quot;:&quot;Susan Stein&quot;,&quot;slide_subtitle&quot;:&quot;Manager&quot;,&quot;slide_read_more&quot;:&quot;Read more&quot;,&quot;slide_show_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;slide_show_logo&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;e131daf&quot;},{&quot;slide_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p class=\\&quot;test-subtitle\\&quot;&gt;President at Brasswater and Cyberdyne Investments&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\nI recently had the pleasure of meeting &lt;strong&gt;Michael Stern&lt;\\\/strong&gt;, candidate for mayor of Westmount. Our conversation left me optimistic about the direction he envisions for the city. His emphasis on transparency, accountability, and sound financial management reflects the kind of leadership that can make a real difference.\\n\\nAs the election approaches, it\\u2019s important that we support a City Council focused on engaging the community and delivering results.\\n\\nLet\\u2019s all make sure to take a moment to vote on November 2.\\n\\nIan Quint\\nPresident at Brasswater and Cyberdyne Investments&quot;,&quot;slide_image&quot;:null,&quot;slide_logo&quot;:null,&quot;slide_name&quot;:&quot;Ian Quint&quot;,&quot;slide_subtitle&quot;:&quot;Manager&quot;,&quot;slide_read_more&quot;:&quot;Read more&quot;,&quot;slide_show_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;slide_show_logo&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;157ebb9&quot;},{&quot;slide_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p class=\\&quot;test-subtitle\\&quot;&gt;President - business services consulting firm focused on family office needs.&lt;\\\/p&gt;\\nI had the chance to sit down with Westmount mayoral candidate &lt;strong&gt;Michael Stern&lt;\\\/strong&gt; and found his vision for the city refreshing. His focus on accountable, transparent government and his financial expertise give me confidence he can ensure our tax dollars are well spent.\\n\\nHe\\u2019s also committed to restoring year-round weekly garbage collection \\u2014 a practical improvement residents will surely notice.\\n\\nAs we look ahead, we need a strong City Council that re-engages citizens and actively manages public service.\\n\\nThank you to outgoing mayor &lt;strong&gt;Christina Smith&lt;\\\/strong&gt; for your years of service, and best wishes in your next chapter.\\n\\nDon\\u2019t forget to make your voice heard on November 2!\\n\\nRandall Birks\\nPresident - business services consulting firm focused on family office needs.&quot;,&quot;slide_image&quot;:null,&quot;slide_logo&quot;:null,&quot;slide_name&quot;:&quot;Randall Birks&quot;,&quot;slide_subtitle&quot;:&quot;Manager&quot;,&quot;slide_read_more&quot;:&quot;Read more&quot;,&quot;slide_show_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;slide_show_logo&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;422c93b&quot;}],&quot;show_line_text&quot;:12,&quot;navigation&quot;:&quot;arrows&quot;,&quot;slider_random&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;slider_loop&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;autoplay_speed&quot;:5000,&quot;disable_interaction&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"testimonials-carousel-logo.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"slider-params\" data-slidestoshow-myswiper=\"\" data-slidestoshow-myswiper-tablet=\"\" data-slidestoshow-myswiper-mobile=\"\" data-slidestoscroll-myswiper=\"\" data-slidestoscroll-myswiper-tablet=\"\" data-slidestoscroll-myswiper-mobile=\"\" data-navigation-myswiper=\"arrows\" data-autoplay-myswiper=\"yes\" data-autoplayspeed-myswiper=\"5000\" data-sliderloop-myswiper=\"yes\" data-showlinetext-myswiper=\"12\" data-sliderdisableoninteraction-myswiper=\"yes\"><\/div>\n      \n      <section class=\"swiper mySwiper myTestimonials mySwiperLogo \">\n        <ul class=\"swiper-wrapper\" role=\"list\">\n                      <li class=\"swiper-slide slider-container-background slider-logo-container-background slider-logo-container\">\n              <div class=\"slide-logo-block\">\n                <div class=\"slide-logo-main-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"slide-logo-basic-info\">\n                    <span class=\"slide-logo-title\">Westmount Residents<\/span>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"slide-content\">\n                <div class=\"slide-description\"\n                     style=\"line-height: 22px;-webkit-line-clamp: 12\"><p class=\"test-subtitle\">to Westmount Independent<\/p><p><strong>Westmounters in Support of Michael Stern for Mayor.<\/strong><\/p><p>Dear Editor, Westmount Independent,<\/p><p>We are proud Westmount residents who are blessed to be able to raise our families in this community. We are also civic- minded entrepreneurs and businesspeople. Our work has taught us the importance of financial discipline and honed our negotiation skills and consensus building abilities.<\/p><p>Over the past few years, we have grown increasingly concerned about the declining condition of our community\u2019s services, roads, parks and facilities and the efficiency of municipal leadership to plan and provide these services.<\/p><p>We write this letter to highlight the opportunity that Westmount has to improve our services in a pragmatic and cost-effective way.<\/p><p>We need to elect a mayor with strong analytical skills, experience managing budgets and negotiating significant contracts, and the personality to build consensus within our diverse municipality. Michael Stern is the only candidate in our upcoming election who has proven to have all of these attributes.<\/p><p>As a senior audit partner at Ernst &amp; Young, Michael advised many entrepreneurs like us as they have tackled challenging financial and operational questions. He has been a leader in his business and personal communities for decades, and he knows how to work with people of all backgrounds to find solutions.<\/p><p>We have known Michael and his family for a long time, and we are thrilled to see him step forward and offer his considerable skills to improve our community. We urge our fellow Westmounters to hear Michael\u2019s ideas for our city, to meet him at his many public appearances, and to support him as he seeks to improve the Westmount that we all love.<\/p><p>Clarissa Desjardins<br \/>Mila Mulroney<br \/>Dr. John Antoniou<br \/>France Margaret B\u00e9langer<br \/>Herbert Black<br \/>Ron Black<br \/>Stephen Bronfman<br \/>Dr. Johanna Choremis<br \/>Neil Cuggy<br \/>Adam Daifallah<br \/>Jonathan Deitcher<br \/>Paul Desmarais III<br \/>David Goodman<br \/>Jonathan Goodman<br \/>Cherif Habib<br \/>Debra Margles<br \/>Lloyd Segal<br \/>J. Robert Swidler<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"slide-read-more\">Read more<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"swiper-slide slider-container-background slider-logo-container-background slider-logo-container\">\n              <div class=\"slide-logo-block\">\n                <div class=\"slide-logo-main-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"slide-logo-basic-info\">\n                    <span class=\"slide-logo-title\">Paul Karamanoukian<\/span>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"slide-content\">\n                <div class=\"slide-description\"\n                     style=\"line-height: 22px;-webkit-line-clamp: 12\"><p class=\"test-subtitle\">Retired Partner of EY<\/p><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"><div class=\"layoutArea\"><div class=\"column\"><p><strong>To Whom It May Concern,<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"><div class=\"layoutArea\"><div class=\"column\"><p>I am proud to endorse <strong>Michael Stern<\/strong> for Mayor of <strong>Westmount<\/strong>. As a seasoned professional and former partner at EY, Michael brings a wealth of experience in leadership, strategic thinking, and financial stewardship\u2014qualities that are essential for effective municipal governance.<\/p><p>Both Michael and I worked together at EY from1995 to 2012 and throughout his career, Michael consistently demonstrated a deep respect for collaboration and communication. He was known not only for his technical expertise but also for his ability to listen\u2014truly listen\u2014to both clients and staff. That attentiveness and empathy are exactly what we need in a mayor: someone who understands the concerns of residents and works tirelessly to address them.<\/p><p>Michael\u2019s vision for Westmount is grounded in transparency, fiscal responsibility, and community engagement. He has the skills to navigate complex challenges and the character to lead with integrity. His platform reflects a pragmatic and inclusive approach to governance\u2014one that prioritizes transparency, sustainability, and the well-being of all residents. Whether addressing infrastructure, public safety, or local economic development, Michael has shown he understands the unique needs of Westmount and has the skills to deliver meaningful results.<\/p><p>In all the years I\u2019ve known Michael, I witnessed a man of integrity\u2014kind, honest, and deeply devoted. As a husband, he\u2019s loving and supportive; as a father, he leads with compassion and teaches by example. His presence always brought warmth, strength, and trust to those around him.<\/p><p>I wholeheartedly support Michael Stern\u2019s candidacy and encourage my fellow residents to vote for a leader who will serve Westmount with dedication and distinction.<\/p><p>Sincerely,<\/p><p><strong>Paul Karamanoukian<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"slide-read-more\">Read more<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"swiper-slide slider-container-background slider-logo-container-background slider-logo-container\">\n              <div class=\"slide-logo-block\">\n                <div class=\"slide-logo-main-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"slide-logo-basic-info\">\n                    <span class=\"slide-logo-title\">Rhoda Vineberg<\/span>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"slide-content\">\n                <div class=\"slide-description\"\n                     style=\"line-height: 22px;-webkit-line-clamp: 12\"><p class=\"test-subtitle\">Forden Crescent<\/p><div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"><div class=\"layoutArea\"><div class=\"column\"><p>Dear Mr. Price,<\/p><p>As a former Westmount City Councillor who proudly served our municipality for two terms, and as someone who has spent many years as a teacher and a volunteer in numerous community organizations, I have always believed in the importance of strong, principled leadership at the local level.<\/p><p>It is from this perspective \u2013 and as a long time, deeply committed resident \u2013 that I am proud to endorse Michael Stern for Mayor in the upcoming November 2 municipal election.<\/p><p>For over 35 years, Michael has lived and worked in Westmount, quietly earning the respect of residents, business leaders and charitable organizations. Through his work providing accounting and strategic advice to a broad range of companies and non-profits, he has earned a reputation for sound financial stewardship, measured decision-making and a rare ability to build consensus in challenging environments. His platform is clear and reflects what many of us know to be true:<\/p><p>- our city must do better in delivering what residents rightly deserve;<br \/>- improved infrastructure and facilities;<br \/>- greater accountability;<br \/>- more effective public services;<br \/>- enhanced safety and security;<\/p><p>all with a renewed commitment to transparency.<\/p><p>This is not just a campaign of ideas \u2013 it\u2019s a commitment backed by decades of real-world experience, leadership and deep community roots.<\/p><p>In times of economic pressure and growing demands on local services, we need a leader with financial acumen, integrity and the ability to bring people together. Michael Stern is that leader. He has already proven his ability to make tough decisions and to guide organizations through complex challenges. As Mayor, he will do the same for our city.<\/p><p>I truly believe Michael Stern is the right person to lead us forward. I encourage all residents who care about the future of Westmount to support him as our next Mayor.<\/p><p>Rhoda Vineberg<br \/>Forden Crescent<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n                <div class=\"slide-read-more\">Read more<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"swiper-slide slider-container-background slider-logo-container-background slider-logo-container\">\n              <div class=\"slide-logo-block\">\n                <div class=\"slide-logo-main-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"slide-logo-basic-info\">\n                    <span class=\"slide-logo-title\">Susan Stein<\/span>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"slide-content\">\n                <div class=\"slide-description\"\n                     style=\"line-height: 22px;-webkit-line-clamp: 12\"><p class=\"test-subtitle\">Wood Ave.<\/p><p>To Westmounters :<\/p><p>I feel it is time for a change ! For an experienced,financially qualified, intelligent \u00a0person to run our city! Michael Stern has the credentials. He will not put up with the unpleasant \u00a0mess and disturbances that we tax paying Westmounters have had to deal with in recent years! Westmounters! It is so important to get out and vote for an intelligent , qualified, \u00a0experienced, \u00a0person like Michael Stern \u203c\ufe0f<\/p><p>Susan Stein<br \/>Wood Ave<\/p><\/div>\n                <div class=\"slide-read-more\">Read more<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"swiper-slide slider-container-background slider-logo-container-background slider-logo-container\">\n              <div class=\"slide-logo-block\">\n                <div class=\"slide-logo-main-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"slide-logo-basic-info\">\n                    <span class=\"slide-logo-title\">Ian Quint<\/span>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"slide-content\">\n                <div class=\"slide-description\"\n                     style=\"line-height: 22px;-webkit-line-clamp: 12\"><p class=\"test-subtitle\">President at Brasswater and Cyberdyne Investments<\/p>\nI recently had the pleasure of meeting <strong>Michael Stern<\/strong>, candidate for mayor of Westmount. Our conversation left me optimistic about the direction he envisions for the city. His emphasis on transparency, accountability, and sound financial management reflects the kind of leadership that can make a real difference.\n\nAs the election approaches, it\u2019s important that we support a City Council focused on engaging the community and delivering results.\n\nLet\u2019s all make sure to take a moment to vote on November 2.\n\nIan Quint\nPresident at Brasswater and Cyberdyne Investments<\/div>\n                <div class=\"slide-read-more\">Read more<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"swiper-slide slider-container-background slider-logo-container-background slider-logo-container\">\n              <div class=\"slide-logo-block\">\n                <div class=\"slide-logo-main-block\">\n                                    <div class=\"slide-logo-basic-info\">\n                    <span class=\"slide-logo-title\">Randall Birks<\/span>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"slide-content\">\n                <div class=\"slide-description\"\n                     style=\"line-height: 22px;-webkit-line-clamp: 12\"><p class=\"test-subtitle\">President - business services consulting firm focused on family office needs.<\/p>\nI had the chance to sit down with Westmount mayoral candidate <strong>Michael Stern<\/strong> and found his vision for the city refreshing. His focus on accountable, transparent government and his financial expertise give me confidence he can ensure our tax dollars are well spent.\n\nHe\u2019s also committed to restoring year-round weekly garbage collection \u2014 a practical improvement residents will surely notice.\n\nAs we look ahead, we need a strong City Council that re-engages citizens and actively manages public service.\n\nThank you to outgoing mayor <strong>Christina Smith<\/strong> for your years of service, and best wishes in your next chapter.\n\nDon\u2019t forget to make your voice heard on November 2!\n\nRandall Birks\nPresident - business services consulting firm focused on family office needs.<\/div>\n                <div class=\"slide-read-more\">Read more<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n                  <\/ul>\n        <div class=\"swiper-logo-buttons-block\">\n          <div class=\"swiper-button-prev swiper-logo-button-prev\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"swiper-pagination 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elementor-size-default\">Candidate:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c82e335 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c82e335\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Michael Stern, CPA, ICD.D<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:michael@michael-stern.ca\">michael@michael-stern.ca<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e80a203 elementor-hidden-widescreen elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e80a203\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:400}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Team:<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac6aebd e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ac6aebd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41f3bb7 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"41f3bb7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:600}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bbf862 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7bbf862\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/?page_id=44206\">Campaign Manager:<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d0375f cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d0375f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tina Apfeld<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:tina@michael-stern.ca\">tina@michael-stern.ca<\/a>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48ec1fe e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"48ec1fe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:800}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2524f42 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2524f42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/michael-stern.ca\/en\/?page_id=44206\">Official Agent:\n<\/a><\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5146a07 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5146a07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:700}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alana Geller, CPA, CBV, CFF, FEA<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:alana@michael-stern.ca\">alana@michael-stern.ca<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba633ea e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ba633ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12780b6 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-menu-anchor\" data-id=\"12780b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"menu-anchor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-menu-anchor\" id=\"how-to-vote\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60a08b0 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"60a08b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0780a15 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0780a15\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d6807a animated-fast cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d6807a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-pop-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to vote:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46a5e0c elementor-widget__width-inherit cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46a5e0c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Voice, Our Future!<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To my fellow Westmounters;\u00a0As we approach\u00a0November 2, 2025, it\u2019s not enough to hope for change.\u00a0We must all ACT for it.<\/p><p><span class=\"break-words\">\u2705What You Need to Do<\/span><br \/><span class=\"break-words\">1. Make sure you are registered to vote!<\/span><br \/><span class=\"break-words\">2. Register or change your information if needed as soon as possible and before the deadline!<\/span><br \/><span class=\"break-words\">3. Mark your calendar &amp; know your voting options.<\/span><br \/><span class=\"break-words\">Election Day: Sunday,\u00a0November 2, 2025<\/span><br \/><span class=\"break-words\">Advance voting:\u00a0Sunday, October 26<\/span><br \/><span class=\"break-words\">Mobile voting option\u00a0for people with reduced mobility or health constraints.<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"break-words\">Please\u00a0see below\u00a0for all the up-to-date information.<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"break-words\">I believe deeply in a campaign that\u00a0Listens. Leads. Delivers.\u00a0But for that to happen, we need a strong turnout. Your voice matters \u2014 not just to me, but to Westmount.<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"break-words\">\ud83d\udce3\u00a0Please check your status today.<\/span><br \/><span class=\"break-words\">\ud83d\udce3\u00a0Share this post with your friends, neighbours, and family.<\/span><br \/><span class=\"break-words\">\ud83d\udce3\u00a0Encourage everyone to make sure they\u2019re registered \u2014 and to vote.<\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"break-words\">Together, we can make a difference \u2014 but only if all of us show up.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Voting Locations<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voting at the Office of the Returning Officer<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voting at the office of the Returning Officer will take place on\u00a0<strong>October 24, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.<\/strong>, at Victoria Hall, 4626 Sherbrooke Street West.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Advance Poll<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advance voting will take place on\u00a0<strong>October 26, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m<\/strong>. There will be two (2) voting locations:<\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li><strong>Districts 1, 2, 4 &amp; 5: Victoria Hall Community Centre<\/strong>, located at 4626 Sherbrooke Street West<\/li><li><strong>Districts 3, 6, 7 &amp; 8: Greene Centre<\/strong>, located at 1090 Greene Avenue<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Election Day<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Four (4) locations have been selected within the City of Westmount to welcome voters on election day on\u00a0<strong>November 2<\/strong>.<\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li><strong>Districts 1 &amp; 2<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>The Study School<\/strong>, located at 1 Braeside Place<\/li><li><strong>Districts 3 &amp; 6<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>Selwyn House School<\/strong>, located at 95 C\u00f4te-Saint-Antoine Road<\/li><li><strong>Districts 4 &amp; 5<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>Victoria Hall Community Centre<\/strong>, located at 4626 Sherbrooke Street West<\/li><li><strong>Districts 7 &amp; 8<\/strong>:\u00a0<strong>Greene Centre<\/strong>, located at 1090 Greene Avenue<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c56386a animated-fast cmsmasters-icon-arrangement-together cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button\" data-id=\"c56386a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in-up&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:900}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button-container-inner\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/b75bcc6f7eff\/e-westmount-2024-02-4742531?e=67e74eb46d\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cmsmasters-button-link elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__button cmsmasters-icon-view-default cmsmasters-icon-shape- cmsmasters-button-size-sm\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__content-wrapper cmsmasters-align-icon-right\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"cmsmsdemo-icons- cmsms-demo-icons-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-button__text\">Voting Info<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a9cac6 elementor-hidden-widescreen elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2a9cac6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb38212 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bb38212\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c3f853 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0c3f853\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ce2b3f animated-fast cmsmasters-color-variation-default cmsmasters-pointer-none cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-title cmsmasters-widget-title\" data-id=\"4ce2b3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-pop-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"cmsmasters-widget-title__heading \">Your Questions, Answered<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffcb5b9 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit cmsmasters-title-alignment-left cmsmasters-item-icon-position-left cmsmasters-trigger-icon-view-default cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles cmsmasters-widget-toggles\" data-id=\"ffcb5b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;toggles&quot;:[{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Who is Lukas Brecht?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Lukas Brecht is a lifelong resident of Greinburg, a public policy expert, and a dedicated father. He\\u2019s running for mayor to bring transparency, sustainability, and fairness to local government.&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;003094a&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;What are Lukas\\u2019s top priorities?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;His key priorities include affordable housing, green mobility, support for local families and schools, and making City Hall more transparent and accountable.&lt;!-- notionvc: 376476d0-3e7f-4642-9855-9c578f088b0b --&gt;&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;f50b0ae&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;How can I get involved in the campaign?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;You can volunteer, donate, attend events, or simply help spread the word online or in your neighborhood. Visit the \\u201cJoin the Campaign\\u201d section to get started.&lt;!-- notionvc: 4c71e1b4-70f4-4261-98a3-139293411243 --&gt;&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;97ae4e9&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;Where can I learn more about the campaign platform?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;The \\u201cKey Issues\\u201d section provides detailed information about Lukas\\u2019s vision and policy proposals for Greinburg.&lt;!-- notionvc: 2cade6a2-0655-4a8e-bbdb-276a354237f5 --&gt;&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;aecca3b&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;},{&quot;toggle_title&quot;:&quot;How do I contact the campaign team?&quot;,&quot;toggle_content&quot;:&quot;&lt;p&gt;Use the contact form at the bottom of the homepage or email us at &lt;a href=\\&quot;mailto:example@example.com\\&quot;&gt;example@example.com&lt;\\\/a&gt;. We\\u2019d love to hear from you!&lt;!-- notionvc: 7303b782-9537-44b0-8ecc-772fd3c64240 --&gt;&lt;\\\/p&gt;&quot;,&quot;_id&quot;:&quot;d41a5dd&quot;,&quot;content_type&quot;:&quot;toggle-content&quot;,&quot;saved_section&quot;:null,&quot;item_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;toggle_custom_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;default_toggle&quot;:1,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;accordion&quot;,&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-widget_type=\"cmsmasters-toggles.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__list\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2681\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Who is Lukas Brecht?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h4><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2681\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\"><p>Lukas Brecht is a lifelong resident of Greinburg, a public policy expert, and a dedicated father. He\u2019s running for mayor to bring transparency, sustainability, and fairness to local government.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2682\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">What are Lukas\u2019s top priorities?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h4><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2682\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\"><p>His key priorities include affordable housing, green mobility, support for local families and schools, and making City Hall more transparent and accountable.<!-- notionvc: 376476d0-3e7f-4642-9855-9c578f088b0b --><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2683\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">How can I get involved in the campaign?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h4><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2683\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\"><p>You can volunteer, donate, attend events, or simply help spread the word online or in your neighborhood. Visit the \u201cJoin the Campaign\u201d section to get started.<!-- notionvc: 4c71e1b4-70f4-4261-98a3-139293411243 --><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2684\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">Where can I learn more about the campaign platform?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h4><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2684\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\"><p>The \u201cKey Issues\u201d section provides detailed information about Lukas\u2019s vision and policy proposals for Greinburg.<!-- notionvc: 2cade6a2-0655-4a8e-bbdb-276a354237f5 --><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__item\"><h4 id=\"elementor-tab-title-2685\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><a class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-link cmsmasters_enable_trigger_icon\" href=\"#\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__title-text\">How do I contact the campaign team?<\/span><\/a><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger\"><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Closed\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__trigger-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-label=\"Opened\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/h4><div id=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content-2685\" class=\"elementor-widget-cmsmasters-toggles__content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\"><p>Use the contact form at the bottom of the homepage or email us at <a href=\"mailto:example@example.com\">example@example.com<\/a>. 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wp-image-47629\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9072f11 e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9072f11\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e9cfc0 elementor-widget__width-auto animated-fast cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e9cfc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-pop-in&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-227fd27 animated-fast cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"227fd27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Biography of <br>Michael Stern<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68475fa cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68475fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;cmsmasters-fade-in&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:600}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\nMichael Stern is a Chartered Professional Accountant and former Ernst &#038; Young Partner. He understands the value of hard work and dedication. A McGill graduate, he joined Zittrer, Siblin, Stein, Levine, as a young accountant. He very quickly demonstrated that he could earn the trust of his clients and made Partner of the firm while still in his 20s. The firm merged with Ernst &#038; Young, and, as Partner, Michael identified a need to work with entrepreneurs in the community. He built out a practice within the firm catering to medium-sized businesses, including many of Montreal\u2019s most successful entrepreneurs, a practice that flourished under his leadership. He had a strong sense of community and the need to give back, so he hired, trained, and mentored hundreds of young accountants over the years and made sure that Ernst &#038; Young was an active participant in many philanthropic endeavours. <\/p>\n<p>\nA deeply dedicated person, he spent his entire audit career at the same firm, where he helped many community businesses grow and was instrumental in the success of so many of his clients and colleagues. More recently Michael has been the CFO of two technology firms and advises mid-to-large privately held companies. His strong financial stewardship, and ability to build consensus in challenging environments, makes him an extremely sought after and respected business leader.<\/p>\n<p>\nMichael\u2019s commitment extended far beyond work. He\u2019s been married to Susan for nearly 50 years, raised three community-minded children and taught them the value of giving back \u2013 not just in words, but through action in countless community initiatives. Michael and Susan have been proud Westmount residents since 1990: Susan owned the A.L. Van Houtte on Sherbrooke W. &#038; Claremont, providing many residents with a coffee and smile every day, and now is the head of a not-for-profit organization with its office in Westmount, and Michael served as President of Westmount\u2019s Shaar Hashomayim Synagogue, leading thousands of residents in Westmount and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p>\nIn all his personal and professional endeavours, Michael has always gone above and beyond to work with people, find an amicable solution to even the most difficult situations, inspire, uplift, and encourage others. \n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8be2953 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8be2953\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5063f7 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default 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