Top 10 Accomplishments

HAMPSTEAD's Top Ten Accomplishments
in the Last Decade

# 10

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10. Centennial Parade and Concert

Mayor Denis Coderre, Ginette Reno, Guy Lafleur, the entire Royal Montreal regiment, numerous cultural groups and entertainers from noon to the evening fireworks.

# 9

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9. Long Term debt down by 48%

Our long term debt level is one of the lowest on the island.

# 8

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8. No Smoking (tobacco or cannabis) in Public

First city in Quebec and second in Canada to protect residents from second hand smoke.

# 7

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7. Hampstead’s First Dog Run

Hampstead's first dog run now in Hampstead Park

# 6

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6. House Values Increased Dramatically

Our home values are second only to Westmount and the gap is narrowing.

# 5

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5. Hampstead’s First Code of Ethics

We were one of the first in the province and shortly thereafter Quebec passed legislation requiring all cities to have one. Ours remains one of the strictest in the province.

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4. Summer Concerts Series in the Park

Every Tuesday evening, rain or shine we had 10 concerts with free refreshments. Excellent musical entertainment for all ages.

# 3

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3. The Best Infrastructure

One of the best, if not the best, infrastructures on the island. Serious water main breaks virtually eliminated, roads have an average PCI (pavement condition index) of 79% (one of the best scores on the island), etc.

# 2

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2. Top Beautification Honour, 5 Fleurons

Hampstead is the only city on the island to get that award and one of only 11 in the province.

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1. Local Tax Increases Below Inflation Every Year

It is now 14 years and counting.

Honourable mentions: Revamped Website, Hampstead Newsletter, Harry Rosen Sculpture, Collective Agreement with the Blue Collar workers, Public Security Officers going above and beyond, The Royal Montreal Regiment given freedom of the city, RIMQ Award of Excellence…