Continued strong, experienced leadership that delivers results.
Key Platform Points Based on Positive Performance
Leadership & Stability
• Continued strong, experienced leadership that delivers results.
• Trusted by citizens and council to manage city affairs professionally.
Sustainable Development
• Protecting the environment while enabling thoughtful development.
• Promoting responsible growth that respects Estérel’s unique character.
Fiscal Responsibility
• Balanced budgets, efficient use of public funds, and transparent financial decisions.
• Avoiding costly mistakes and unnecessary projects.
Community & Quality of Life
• Investments in parks, services, and infrastructure that benefit all residents.
• Support for local events and cultural identity.
Transparency & Communication
• Open communication with citizens.
• Increased consultation and information sharing.
Security & Infrastructure
• Prioritized roadwork, safety upgrades, and essential services.
• Focus on long-term infrastructure planning.
• Reducing Speeding: Additional signage, speed-calming measures, and targeted enforcement in critical areas.
• Road Safety Campaign: Community awareness initiatives to educate drivers and protect pedestrians, cyclists, and wildlife.
• Future-Focused Planning: Community involvement in protecting our precious environment and ensuring quality of life for future generations.
Prioritized roadwork, safety upgrades, and essential services.
Environment
• Proactive protection of lakes and forests – Ongoing monitoring and rapid interventions by leading professionals (Géos, Fyto, DroneXpert, GDG Environnement, and others).
• Characterized and secured aquatic plant beds.
• Fyto has completed the ecological analysis of Lakes Masson, Dupuis, du Nord, and Grenier.
• No invasive exotic species detected, except for a small Eurasian watermilfoil at the Masson Lake dam, which was immediately removed.
• The community has contributed effectively to protecting our ecosystems.
• Control of Eurasian watermilfoil.
• Mandate given to Fyto for targeted removal.
• Enhanced measures to maintain the health of our lakes.
• Our administration eradicated Eurasian watermilfoil (an invasive aquatic plant) from the boat launch area — a major environmental precedent.
• Designated surf zones already established – To reduce sediment resuspension and shoreline erosion.
• Strict enforcement of the 6 km/h speed limit – Within 60 m of the shore and 120 m on either side of bridges.
• Moorings installed – Between Gibraltar Island and Île aux Fesses to allow safe and respectful stopping.
• Noise and zone respect awareness campaign – Promoting courtesy, limiting gatherings near private docks, and preserving tranquility.
• Active community engagement – Community walk to collect debris along main roads around the lakes.
• Sharing local beauty – Free distribution of 3L potted plants (Annabelle hydrangeas, various daylilies, hostas) from our own flowerbeds.
• Long-term commitment – To preserve biodiversity, support sustainable practices, and engage citizens in protecting healthy lakes and forests for future generations.
Proactive protection of lakes and forests – Ongoing monitoring and rapid interventions.
Recreation & Community Facilities
• 2 renovated tennis courts and 1 new pickleball court.
• New padel court.
• New children’s play modules, swings, and a beach volleyball court.
• Trek-Fit course, pétanque area, and winter walking trails on Lakes Masson and Du Nord.
• Mountain biking trail (1.1 km) and pumptrack.
• Canine trail and play area in the enchanted forest off Parc Simard.
For athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.
Activities & Community Engagement
• Outdoor cinema nights and pajama movie evenings.
• Storytime sessions and creative ornament contest for children.
• Winter-themed photo contest “Capturer le moment”.
• Community book box installed at Parc Thomas-Louis-Simard.
• Citizens’ Party and educational presentations on local wildlife (e.g., Canada geese).
• Tennis lessons for all ages.
• Installation of birdhouses along the trails of Parc Estérel.
• Snowshoe Walk & 5-à-7
To fully enjoy the various activities offered to all citizens.
Innovative Initiatives & Infrastructure
• Acquisition of key lots by agreement or expropriation.
• Use of advanced drone, photography, and video technologies for the characterization of shoreline buffer zones.
• New Online System for Boat Stickers.
• 2025 boating permits now processed entirely online with credit card payment for accessibility.
• Assistance set up at city hall for residents who need assistance.
• New online reservation for tennis, pickleball and padel courts.
Support the sustainable and inclusive development of our community.
Under the leadership of Frank Pappas, Estérel has strengthened lake monitoring, responded swiftly to threats, and worked closely with top professionals as well as residents to preserve our environment.
This proactive approach helps maintain the health of our lakes, protect property values, and ensure that future generations can enjoy the natural beauty that defines our community.
Check out the achievements of the past three years in the City of Estérel.
Our commitment to you has been to protect our gem, Estérel. It’s a constant effort into which we put our whole heart. Our environment, our lakes, our quality of life, and our values are admired by all, which is why it is so important to take care of them.
