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Small Quebec Towns Consider Reducing Council Size Amid Recruitment Issues

  • Small Quebec municipalities are debating reducing city council sizes due to difficulties recruiting candidates, exacerbated by low salaries and a lack of interest in local politics.
  • A new rule allows towns with populations under 2,000 to reduce council members from six to four.
  • Concerns remain over maintaining democratic representation and avoiding domination by strong personalities in smaller councils.