Gilles Beaudoin
Gilles Beaudoin in 1990
Mayor of Trois-Rivières, Quebec
In office 1970–1990
Preceded by	René Matteau
Succeeded by	Guy Leblanc
Personal details
Born	(1919-10-12)October 12, 1919
Died	August 22, 2007(2007-08-22) (aged 87)

Gilles Beaudoin (October 12, 1919 – August 22, 2007) was a Canadian politician who served as the mayor of Trois-Rivières from 1970 to 1990.

Background

Beaudoin was born on October 12, 1919. He owned and managed a furniture store located on rue Champflour. He married Dolorès Blais in 1943 and was the father of five children.^[1]

Political career

Beaudoin was elected as the mayor of Trois-Rivières, Quebec in 1970. He was re-elected in 1974, 1978, 1982 and 1986. He did not run for re-election in 1990. He was the longest-serving mayor of Trois-Rivières.^[1][2]

Achievements

His accomplishments include:^[3]

• the advent of the 1975 Jeux du Québec (Quebec Games) finals;
• the beautification of the port of Trois-Rivières;
• the completion of Hôtel Delta's convention center;
• the construction of the pont Radisson (Radisson Bridge);
• the opening of the Salle J.-Antonio-Thompson concert hall and
• the revitalization of downtown Trois-Rivières.

Death

Beaudoin died on August 22, 2007.^[2]