Gilles Vaillancourt [SEP] occupation
Gilles Vaillancourt
Gilles Vaillancourt (born January 9, 1941) is a former Canadian politician. He served as the mayor of Laval, Quebec, from June 8, 1989 until November 9, 2012, when he was charged, and ultimately found guilty, with corruption and fraud. During this time Vaillancourt was also the leader of the Parti PRO des Lavallois.
Career.
He first served on Laval City Council in 1973 as alderman for the district of Laval-des-Rapides in the party of former mayor Dr.
2009 Laval municipal election
The 2009 Laval municipal election took place on November 1, 2009, to elect a mayor and city councillors in Laval, Quebec.
Gilles Vaillancourt was elected to a sixth term as mayor, and his municipal party won every seat on city council.
Results.
"Source: Résultants 2009; Élections municipales 2009; Affairs municipales, Régions et Occupation du territoire, Government of Quebec."