Gilles Beaudoin

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.

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.

Achievements
His accomplishments include:


 * 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.