André Laframboise, who denounced Bureau for his transparency, sought the idea of creating a new political party shortly after the budget. 2007-08 budget In December 2007, the city approved a $403-million budget in which additional funding was announced for crumbling infrastructure, the STO and various projects such as the Rapibus, the sports complex and the central library. It resulted in a 2.4% tax increase as well as an increase of a levy-fee of about $50 for waste and recycling service. Electoral record (partial) References External links Members of Gatineau City Council Q&A Interview with Mayor Marc Bureau 1955 births French Quebecers Living people Mayors of Gatineau People from Rouyn-Noranda