Montreal West Election 2025
This website is open to any candidate wishing to post material related to their election campaign. Residents wishing to ask questions may do so by emailing me at: paulkenton48@gmail.com. I'll rotate councillor and mayoral candidates' material separately, perhaps every 5-7 days, so no one candidate always has "top billing".
October 16 Meet the Candidates, Town Hall 7:30 -- 9:30 pm
Ongoing Meet the Candidate at the Library:
October 18 Kevin Alladin 4:00pm
October 20 Beny Masella 6:30pm
October 21 Matha Slocombe 6:30pm
October 22 Philippe Bergeron 6:30pm
October 23 Giovanni D'Amico 6:30pm
October 28 Lauren Small-Pennefather 6:30pm
October 29 Victor Gonzalez 6:30pm
October 30 Shayan Shafei 6:30pm
Martha Slocombe Seat #2 mslocombetranslations@gmail.com
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Since moving here in 2017, I’ve fallen in love with this community—its warmth, its close-knit feeling, and the way neighbours truly look out for one another. It’s one of the rare places where people still know and trust their neighbours, and that sense of connection is something I want to nurture and help grow.
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I’m a translator by trade, but for many years, much of my energy has gone into raising my children and being present for them day to day. Until recently, I was fortunate to work part-time from home, giving me the chance to be closely involved in their lives and, by extension, in our community. Over the years, I’ve served meals with Meals on Wheels, volunteered consistently at my children’s school, contributed to a nonprofit ebook, and recently joined the group working to continue the Montreal West Horticultural Society.
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Depuis mon arrivée ici en 2017, je suis tombée amoureuse de cette communauté — de sa chaleur, de son esprit tissé serré et de cette façon unique dont les voisins prennent soin les uns des autres. C’est l’un des rares endroits où l’on connaît et où l’on fait encore confiance à ses voisins, et ce lien, j’aimerais l’entretenir et le faire grandir.
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Je suis traductrice de profession, mais pendant plusieurs années, j’ai surtout consacré mon énergie à élever mes enfants et à être présente au quotidien. Jusqu’à tout récemment, j’ai eu la chance de travailler à temps partiel de la maison, ce qui m’a permis de m’impliquer pleinement dans leur vie — et, par ricochet, dans la vie communautaire. J’ai notamment été bénévole pour Popote roulante, dans l’école de mes enfants, j’ai contribué à un livre électronique pour un organisme sans but lucratif, et je fais partie du groupe qui cherche à faire revivre la société d’horticulture de Montréal-Ouest. Voir plus...
Giovanni D'Amico Seat #2 johndamico@sympatico.ca
See Giovanni's website: www.giovannidamico.ca
Kevin Alladin Seat #1 alladin.kevin@gmail.com
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I have been a Montreal West resident for close to 45 years. I grew up in this town, and I am fortunate enough to raise my family here! We have always enjoyed the small town feel within the large city. The community, its parks and green spaces, activities and of course the people are what makes the town special!
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With this in mind, this year, after talking to my amazing family and some of our citizens, I decided to take the leap and run for town council.
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I am absolutely not a politician. I am a resident who has seen the town evolve and grow by leaps and bounds. I have on numerous occasions taken issues, concerns and opportunities to council, with no action or accountability. I am an excellent listener, accountable and transparent, and take decisive action and sustainable action.
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Je réside à Montréal-Ouest depuis près de 45 ans. J'y ai grandi ici et j'ai la chance d'y élever ma famille ici! Nous avons toujours apprécié l'ambiance d'une petite ville au cœur de la grande ville de Montréal. La communauté, ses parcs et espaces verts, ses activités et, bien sûr, ses habitants font toute partie de cette ville speciale!
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C'est dans cet esprit que, cette année, après avoir discuté avec ma famille et certains de nos citoyens, j'ai décidé de me présenter pour l’election pour un siege sur le conseil municipal.
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Je ne suis absolument pas un politicien. Je suis un résident qui a vu la ville évoluer et se développer à pas de géant. J'ai soumis des problèmes, des préoccupations et des opportunités au conseil municipal, sans agir ni rendre de comptes. Je suis responsable et transparente, et je prends des mesures décisives.
Lauren Small-Pennefather Seat #1 laurenseat1@outlook.com
Lauren has a website here, or at laurensmallpennefather.ca
I am excited to officially launch my campaign for re-election as Councillor for Seat 1. It has been a privilege to serve our community for the last 4 years. 17 years ago, along with my husband Jeff, we chose Montreal West to put down roots and raise our daughter, Avah. We need to thrive as a commUNITY, with a strategic plan to be prepared and future forward.
Prior to running for council in 2021, I was active for over a decade in the Town as a member for the Community Services Council, Young Families Roundtable and chair of the Edinburgh Governing Board. I have honed a strong skillset based on the principles of communication, transparency, accountability, good governance and fiscal rigor. I have made significant inroads in building relationships with our community partners including the SPVM, exo, CPKC and our three EMSB schools and I recognize that we have challenges ahead.
Je suis ravie de lancer officiellement ma campagne pour ma réélection au poste de conseillère municipale du siège 1. Ce fut un privilège de servir notre communauté au cours des quatre dernières années. Il y a 17 ans, mon mari Jeff et moi avons choisi Montréal-Ouest pour nous installer et élever notre fille, Avah. Nous devons prospérer en tant que communauté, avec un plan stratégique pour être prêts et tournés vers l'avenir.
Avant de me présenter aux élections municipales de 2021, j'ai été active pendant plus de dix ans dans la ville en tant que membre du Conseil des services communautaires, de la Table ronde des jeunes familles et présidente du conseil d'administration d'Edinburgh. J'ai acquis des compétences solides basées sur les principes de communication, de transparence, de responsabilité, de bonne gouvernance et de rigueur financière. J'ai fait des progrès significatifs dans l'établissement de relations avec nos partenaires communautaires, notamment le SPVM, exo, CPKC et nos trois écoles de la CSEM, et je reconnais que des défis nous attendent.
Montreal West has been home to my family for the past ten years, and for the last eight, I’ve had the privilege of serving on the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) as a non-architect member. I initially served as a regular member and more recently as a backup member. Part of the reason for stepping down as a regular member was due to the current way files were processed and handled. That experience has given me a deep appreciation of our town’s strengths while also exposing areas where changes could have the largest impact. The PAC requires an overhaul to develop a more streamlined permit process and increase trust in residents’ judgment.
By profession, I’m an accountant with over twenty years of experience in finance, construction, and public tenders. I also owned (until 2021) an excavation and construction company, which taught me how clear rules and optimized procedures make projects take form and become realized. Over the years, I’ve contributed to major public projects, such as hospital expansions and city infrastructure modernization. And also lead my team through one of the most complex modern excavation projects the city of Montreal has ever seen, the Grand Prix paddocks. I’ve seen firsthand how transparency and collaboration drive success to the benefit of all.
One of the reasons I announced early was to meet as many residents as possible to better help me create my PAC reform plan.
One area close to my heart is heritage preservation. Having worked directly with ancestral buildings and restoration projects, I believe we can protect the historic character that defines Montreal West while allowing smart, modern improvements that make our homes safe, efficient, livable and most importantly, make the process fair to all.
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Je suis résident de notre belle communauté depuis maintenant 10 ans, et j’ai eu le privilège de siéger au Comité consultatif d’urbanisme pendant 8 ans, où j’ai pu contribuer à des décisions importantes pour notre quartier.
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De formation, je suis comptable, mais mon parcours professionnel s’étend sur plus de 20 ans : j’ai été contrôleur, propriétaire d’une entreprise d’excavation, et j’ai participé à plusieurs projets publics d’envergure, notamment des agrandissements d’hôpitaux, les paddocks du Grand Prix et des travaux de voirie pour la Ville de Montréal. J’ai aussi travaillé sur des appels d’offres publics et je comprends bien le fonctionnement du système municipal. Voir plus...
Shayan Shafei Seat #4 Shayan.shafei@gmail.com
Victor Gonzalez Seat #4 victorgonzalez.mowest@gmail.com
I first settled on Westminster North in early 2021 and later moved to Radcliffe Road in 2022 to be closer to family. Since that time, I’ve had the privilege of engaging directly in our community — contributing in small yet meaningful ways to make Montreal-West a safer, more harmonious, and welcoming place for everyone, from young families and seniors to cyclists, motorists, and pedestrians alike.
Community Service and Local Safety Initiatives
In recent years, I’ve worked closely with Montreal-West Public Security to ensure critical safety signage — including stop signs, school-zone markings, and crosswalks — remain visible and unobstructed by trees or foliage. Thanks to collaboration between Public Security and Public Works, these obstructions were promptly addressed, improving visibility, compliance, and safety for all.
During the Westminster Overpass construction (August–September 2025), I also partnered with the SPVM to advocate for stronger police presence, targeted patrols, and coordination with Town officials and Public Works. These joint efforts led to greater visibility and safer conditions for seniors, pedestrians, and children walking to Edinburgh and Elizabeth Ballantyne schools.
What began as a personal effort to improve traffic safety near Edinburgh Elementary — where my niece and nephews attend — evolved into a broader collaboration with SPVM Station 9 to enhance patrols and enforcement in all school zones across Montreal-West.
Philippe Bergeron Seat #4 philippedbergeron@gmail.com
I’m thrilled to announce that I’m running for mayor of Montreal West. I’m a specialist in urban planning, landscape architecture, and public spaces; I’m a father of two young boys; and I’m an engaged member of our Town. I invite you to have a look at my platform, Moving Montreal West Forward: safer, greener, and more vibrant. Jonathan has an extensive biography/resume which can't really be condensed. Check it out here.
Je suis ravi d'annoncer ma candidature à la mairie de Montréal-Ouest. Spécialiste en planification urbaine, en architecture de paysage et en espaces publics, je suis père de deux jeunes garçons et un citoyen engagé de notre ville. Je vous invite à consulter ma plateforme, « Montréal-Ouest en mouvement : sécuritaire, vert et vibrant ».
Jonathan has a website with much other information: https://www.jonathancha.com/
Jonathan Cha Mayor jonathancha.mowest@outlook.com
Franco Forlini Mayor franco@unisafety.com
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There has been quite a bit of discussion over the last few months via text and over a beer or two that in order to do things properly, the next council should be cohesive, competent, transparent and ready to work.
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To execute properly we would like to make a complete sweep of the current council. We thank the current council for their service, but it’s time for decisive change.
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So what’s the vision? Growing up in this area I always knew Montreal West to be a wonderful, clean, neighborly neighborhood. While that is still true overall, the transparency of the leadership, the safety and cleanliness of the roads and parks and the increasing sense of separation between the townsfolk and the town leadership is apparent. More...
Beny Masella Mayor bmasella@montreal-west.ca
Nicolas Tasse Seat #3 nicholas.tasse@gmail.com.
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Many of you know me from Mini-Cout, the local convenience store my father opened some 45 years ago. Growing up, I spent many summers here in Montreal West ,at the park, by the pool, attending Royal West, and at countless community events.
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A decade ago, I was fortunate to move my family into this community, so our children could experience the same charm that makes Montreal West such a special place.
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Running the store has kept me closely connected to the people who live here. Through these daily interactions, in recent years, I’ve sensed a shift in the sense of connection and shared purpose that helped make this town a beacon over its 128-year history. That kind of constant, real-time connection gives me a grounded understanding of what’s working, what’s not, and where people feel unheard. I believe I’m in a unique position to help represent you on council by being approachable and responsive to the questions and concerns of friends and neighbours. More...
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Beaucoup d’entre vous me connaissent grâce à Mini-Cout, le dépanneur local que mon père a ouvert il y a environ 45 ans. En grandissant, j’ai passé de nombreux étés ici à Montréal-Ouest ,au parc, à la piscine, à l’école Royal West, et à de multiples événements communautaires.
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Il y a dix ans, j’ai eu la chance d’emménager avec ma famille dans cette belle communauté, afin que nos enfants puissent eux aussi découvrir ce qui rend Montréal-Ouest si unique.
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Tenir le dépanneur m’a permis de rester en contact direct avec les gens d’ici. À travers ces échanges quotidiens, j’ai senti au fil des dernières années un changement dans le sentiment de cohésion et de vision partagée qui a fait de notre ville un véritable modèle au cours de ses 128 ans d’histoire. Ce lien constant et réel avec les résidents me donne une compréhension concrète de ce qui fonctionne, de ce qui ne fonctionne pas, et des endroits où les gens ont l’impression de ne pas être entendus. Je crois être dans une position unique pour vous représenter au conseil municipal, en étant accessible et à l’écoute des préoccupations de mes voisins et amis. Voir plus...