A voice that listens, acts, and delivers for District 7.
Together, Yes We Can
togetherwithgloria@gmail.comAbout Gloria Rosado
My name is Gloria Rosado, a proud Canadian immigrant mother and long-time Westmount resident.
I made Westmount my home more than fifteen years ago and raised my son here — he studied at Saint-Léon de Westmount, where I also had the privilege of serving as a member of the Conseil d’établissement. Those years deepened my understanding of how our schools, families, and community come together to shape the next generation. I have built many friendships and have had the pleasure to assist my neighbours find a stronger voice in the decision making process that shapes our community. As your District 7 candidate, I’m not here to make promises — I’m here to work with you to deliver practical solutions that improve our daily lives. My experience includes tourism, and UNESCO World Heritage Cities coordination work. Throughout my career, I have focused on urban cleanliness, sustainable development, and community participation. These are lessons that now guide my approach to keeping Westmount safe, clean, and beautiful, while preserving what makes each neighbourhood unique. My professional career includes work at ICAO, the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montréal, and the MUHC. I am intimately aware of the daily challenges faced by many Westmount families: the rising cost of living, access to quality public services, and the need for stronger community connections. Today, as Executive Director of Fusion Québec (an organization that promotes Quebec’s socio-economic progress, cultural exchange, and inclusion), I champion leadership, inclusion, and civic participation across communities throughout the province. I also serve as President of 50 + 1 Canada, an organization dedicated to advancing dialogue, human rights, and peace-building across cultures. Through projects such as my bilingual podcast, The First Women Who Broke the Glass Ceiling, and the annual event La Force d’être Ensemble, I work to connect people, share stories of resilience, and strengthen the fabric of our communities. These same values — community, inclusion, and action — are at the heart of my plan for Westmount. Together, we can make our city safer, greener, and better managed, starting right here in District 7. As a woman, a mother, and a neighbour, I believe that leadership begins with listening and action. My experience has taught me that real leadership means listening, building trust, and acting with integrity. That’s how I will serve Westmount — by ensuring that City Hall decisions reflect the voices, priorities, and hopes of our residents, especially here in District 7. My commitment is simple: to deliver visible, practical results — for a Westmount that is safer, cleaner, greener, and more united. You can explore my full platform below. Westmount is where my son is growing up, where I’ve built my life, and where I will continue to build bridges between people and ideas. Together, we can make Westmount a city that preserves its heritage, invests in its people, and looks confidently toward the future. Thank you! – Gloria RosadoPriorities
Practical solutions for a better District 7
Safer Streets
We all want to feel confident walking or cycling through our neighbourhood — especially along Ste-Catherine Street between Irvine and Lewis, and at the busy corners of Lansdowne, Melville, and De Maisonneuve.
As your councillor, I’ll bring a motion to council to conduct a formal safety audit of these intersections — improving lighting, signage, and pedestrian visibility. This audit will also include a review of pedestrian signals, especially those that are too small or poorly placed, which can be hard to see for seniors, children, and drivers. By identifying and upgrading these signals, we can make crossings safer and more accessible for everyone. Working with city staff, I’ll promote small-scale, planter-based traffic-calming designs — low-cost, evidence-based solutions that can be implemented within existing budgets. This responds to real concerns from parents and residents about speeding and poor visibility near Westmount High School. That’s why I’ll launch a 90-day “Slow Streets” pilot project around Hillside and Ste-Catherine — with reduced-speed signage, flexible barriers, and safer crossings. Beyond safety, these improvements can also beautify our neighbourhood — by incorporating native flowers and milkweed that attract Monarch butterflies, linking safety with biodiversity in one of the most visible areas of our community. And for our senior residents, I’ll add one more essential piece: the creation of a “Safe Mobility Path” — a smooth, shaded, senior-friendly route connecting the places seniors use most. We’ll begin by verifying the route that connects Westmount Park, the Westmount Library, and the Westmount Community Centre, and then expand based on feedback from seniors and local accessibility experts. This collaborative process will ensure that every improvement truly reflects how residents move through their neighbourhood. This path will feature: Fixed and even pavement — repairing cracks and uneven sidewalks Benches and rest stops every few blocks Good lighting and clear signage Gentle slopes, no abrupt curbs Because mobility is independence — and independence brings dignity. No one should feel anxious about tripping or rushing through traffic while walking in their own neighbourhood. All of this will be done within existing resources, with clear timelines and measurable outcomes, ensuring that every step improves daily life for residents without increasing costs. As part of a privacy-by-design approach, I will propose that the City explore voluntary, non-intrusive civic-tech tools — such as a neighbourhood safety-camera registry for residents who choose to participate, and data-driven crosswalk audits using non-identifying sensors — to help city staff and public safety teams respond faster and more effectively to road-safety issues. All initiatives will fully respect Quebec’s privacy laws and community consent.Better Everyday Management
City Hall should respond as efficiently as the residents who pay for it.
I’ll establish a District 7 Civic Partnerships Table — a public forum that brings together residents’ associations, schools, local businesses, and community organizations to guide and coordinate improvements in urban planning, public spaces, and neighbourhood services. This table will make sure residents always have a structured voice in how our city evolves — ensuring transparency and accountability. I’ll also: Create a Direct Line to the Councillor so you can easily report issues like noise, garbage, or maintenance; Publish a weekly map showing current roadwork, repairs, and services; And hold weekly open meetings — both in-person and online — to listen and solve problems together. For many of you, peace and quiet are part of quality of life. I’ll push for stronger noise management — regulating leaf blowers, construction schedules, and events in residential areas — and I’ll promote better-coordinated garbage and recycling collection, paired with neighbourhood education. Clean, calm, well-managed streets are the foundation of a livable city. And because respect must apply to public life as well, I’ll propose clear guidelines for peaceful, non-disruptive demonstrations. Everyone has the right to express themselves — but no one has the right to harass neighbours or block daily life. Westmount deserves a civic culture based on mutual respect, safety, and calm, where every voice can be heard without intimidation or disturbance. Finally, I’ll advocate for a Westmount Disaster Response Fund — a local, rapid-action reserve to help residents recover from floods, storms, or power outages. This fund will be created using surpluses within existing city budgets, ensuring preparedness without increasing costs or taxes. For the southeast of Westmount, these principles also apply. Redevelopment there could bring real benefits — revitalized businesses, new residents, and better land use — but only with an integrated and transparent plan. We need more information and genuine community input to define its goals: whether the priority is to attract young families by investing in services, infrastructure, and schools, or to ensure that new development includes affordable housing options. Simply adding towers will not make the area more livable — and even in Montréal, similar projects did little to lower rents. Westmount can learn from that experience by requiring that new projects help fund infrastructure and green upgrades, so that public services grow alongside density. With responsible planning and strong oversight, the southeast can become a model of sustainable, community-based urban growth.Stronger community life
Local Life, Community Gardens & the Monarch Oasis
We can transform underused municipal spaces — such as the small green areas along Hillside — into vibrant community gardens where neighbours plant, learn, and connect.
To ensure these projects grow sustainably, I will advocate for the creation of a dedicated Environmental and Community Development Department, focused on promoting green innovation, citizen participation, and long-term environmental stewardship across Westmount. This department would coordinate resources, facilitate partnerships, and provide technical and educational support to neighbourhood initiatives. I will propose the creation of “Monarch Oasis” micro-gardens, featuring native plants, educational signage, and community-led events that bring together ecology, art, and heritage — in partnership with local merchants, schools, and families. These initiatives will draw on existing city environmental and beautification budgets, complemented by small-scale community sponsorships and volunteer programs already supported in Westmount. The city routinely allocates modest funds for park improvements and citizen-led greening projects; by coordinating those resources and engaging partners such as the Westmount Horticultural Society, local schools, and merchants, we can create visible, lasting impact at minimal cost. To make these spaces truly inclusive, I will also work to integrate accessible seating areas — such as in the Westmount Park gazebo — and seasonal activities for seniors, held in collaboration with benevolent organizations: indoors at seniors’ residences in winter, and outdoors in the gardens during summer. These intergenerational activities will strengthen community bonds and offer meaningful opportunities for engagement and well-being. These gardens will serve as living classrooms — places that cultivate pride, inclusion, and environmental awareness. The Monarch Butterfly, a trilateral migrant, symbolizes the diversity, continuity, and resilience that make Westmount strong — values we live every day in District 7.A neighbour’s promise
I am a strong woman, a mother, and a neighbour who believes that leadership begins with listening and action.
My commitment is simple: to deliver visible, practical results—for a Westmount that is safer, cleaner, greener, and more united.
This is where my son is growing up, where I’ve built my life, and where I’ll continue to build bridges between people and ideas.
Together, we can make a safer, beautiful and peaceful District 7, one street, one garden, one conversation at a time.
Westmount District 7
Our neighborhood
From Westmount Park to Hallowell St, District 7 reflects who we are — diverse, caring, and forward-looking. Let’s build a city that listens, responds, and delivers for everyone.
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Thursday, October 23 / Jeudi, 23 octobre
1:00 PM / 13h
Place Kensington
4430 Rue Sainte-Catherine, Westmount, QC H3Z 3E4
Saturday, October 18 / Samedi, 18 octobre
10:00 AM / 10h
Westmount Recreation Center / Centre des Loisirs de Westmount
4675 Rue Ste-Catherine O
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