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After four years at the helm, Pointe-Claire Mayor Morris Trudeau announced he would not be seeking re-election in the upcoming municipal elections in November.

Pointe-Claire Mayor Morris Trudeau announces he isn't running for re-election Nov. 5. @Global_Montreal pic.twitter.com/iAKNuX7l8g — Billy Shields (@billyshields) May 18, 2017

In a prepared statement, Trudeau lauded the city’s numerous achievements and high standard of living.

“Ninety-eight percent of Pointe-Claire residents say they are satisfied with their City, and Canadian real estate experts have identified Pointe-Claire as the best place to live in the Greater Montreal area,” Trudeau said, adding the data was independently gathered.

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Trudeau also touted the Pointe-Claire’s finances saying they were in “excellent condition,” and were an indication that the city was on the right track in terms of sustainable, economic and social development.

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He pointed to Pointe-Claire Village and Valois Village, slated for re-development, as examples of projects combining economic development and sustainability.

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Trudeau held elected office for 19 years — four as mayor and 15 as a city councillor.

Prior to that, he was a police officer with the City of Montreal — a career that spanned 35 years.

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Trudeau announced he was stepping away from politics to spend more time with his family.

Pointe-Claire residents head to the polls Nov. 5.