Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante Announces She Will Not Seek Re-election

Plante, the city's first female mayor, cites the inability to maintain her energy level for another term as the reason for stepping down.

Valérie Plante, who became Montreal's first female mayor in 2017, will not run for a third term in the 2025 municipal elections.
Plante emphasized her decision was not related to her health, but rather her ability to sustain the necessary energy for another term.
During her tenure, Plante focused on greening the city, expanding public transit, and enhancing cycling infrastructure.
Reactions from political figures, including Quebec Premier François Legault, highlighted her commitment to the city and its transformation.
Plante will continue to serve as mayor until the end of her current mandate, with a leadership race for her party, Projet Montréal, set to begin soon.