What they say about Gaetan Royer
"Gaetan Royer knows what's involved and understands municipal government better than most."
Michael Geller, Vancouver architect, planner, real estate consultant and property developer with four decades’ experience in the public, private and institutional sectors. 
"Gaetan Royer is a man with a lot of gifts. He has vision, he is an incredible consensus builder, very ethical and takes action."
Gene Vickers, DTM, District Governor, Toastmasters International 
"Thanks again for helping to make the conference a huge success! Both your book and your presentation were extremely well received."
Joanne de Vries, Executive Director, Fresh Outlook Foundation 
“Gaëtan has excellent management skills and a sound vision of sustainability.”
Dr. Elaine Golds Freedom of the City Recipient |
What they said after the election
"From my point of view, the city council composition going forward is substantially improved. I attribute most of this change to your campaign efforts. So thanks for being as effective as you were."
David B. Lank, Biological Sciences Dept., Simon Fraser University "You did a great job bringing new, fresh and doable ideas to the table. You are too polite and well-mannered if it comes to competing a street fighter. I really enjoyed your passionate and wise ideas about the changes for the city benefit. This is a missed chance for the city not choosing you as the mayor." Sepideh Datoobar
"Gaetan, you and your team helped to get the important issues in front of the voters, and to get the voters out to vote." Voter participation climbed from 26% in 2011 to 36% in the 2014 election. Carol Reid
"While Gaetan personally didn't win, his ideas won the day."
Dave Hall "Gaetan, your ideas as presented throughout the campaign will help the discussion on future planning in Port Moody." Michael Geller
"This is just a note to say thank you for running for mayor. You helped this community pay attention to important development issues and we all owe you a debt of gratitude." Nancy and Wally Dilay
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Leadership
"Gaëtan Royer has proven himself to be a strong leader who is without question, an ideal candidate for Mayor. He is affable, confident and with his extensive business experience and education, Gaetan can help our city to move ahead while maintaining its small town character and commitment to the environment, arts and heritage."
Guy Black, Recipient Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation "Excellent news that you are running Gaetan! We support you."
Sandy Liles, Former City Councillor "Congratulations Gaetan. I look forward to a spirited, intelligent and visionary campaign."
Gregory Elgstrand, Curator of the Art Gallery, Evergreen Cultural Centre "Gaetan Royer, an incredibly accomplished and genuine human being with the leadership, passion and determination to bring a healthy new vision to our community! Vote Gaetan for Port Moody Mayor Nov 15 2014." Mandara Lebovitz, artist.
"Go Gaetan!!! We need Mayors like you!"
Marilyn Hamilton, Integral Institute, Royal Roads University "Filipino friends in Port Moody let's support Gaetan on Nov. 15th"
Zeala Cortes, magazine editor "You are the best for the city! Hope and pray that people see that."
Christian Girard, Teacher "The best piece of news to ever hit my linkedin news feed! I still look back fondly on our first conversation, thinking, man this guy could do great things!"
Tristan B. Buttolph, Sales & Marketing Professional "I definitely support you in this endeavour. You have the skill and experience to take on this leadership role. You have my vote!" Merlene Gusa Hatch
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A Better Plan
"I like what Gaetan's plans are for Port Moody. Creating the opportunity for well paid employment for the future, yet maintaining the character of of our city is a goal worth supporting." Dudley Booth, Photo Historian
"Very happy to hear that you are running for Mayor. You would lend depth, intelligence and refinement to all aspects of the role."
Glen MacRae, Port Moody businessman “I had great hopes and expectations for my beautiful city of Port Moody. Unfortunately, a lot of critical initiatives are being undertaken without a comprehensive vision for the city, a bigger context and coordinated approach. I know Gaetan with his background in planning, ability to look at the bigger picture, passion to build a better Port Moody and a personality to focus on execution rather than only talk, will be a breath of fresh air as the upcoming mayor of the city. He will not only set the right direction for our city but also put appropriate actions in motion. I wish him all the success."
Shahid Hussain, President, Caudex Consulting Inc. "Woo hoo! Gaetan would be a terrific Mayor, since he understands so many issues, is calm to listen to various opinions and to scientific research."
Peter Endisch, Proprietor EarthRise Solutions Inc. "The City will be in great hands with you at the helm."
Mike Dickinson, Community Planner 
"Port Moody would indeed be fortunate to have you as mayor. Your skills, experience, and global perspectives would enhance an already wonderful community."
Donna Otto "How exciting! You will make a great mayor Gaetan Royer! Bonne chance mon ami!"
Ann Soucie "I bought Gaetan's book for my Council, staff and students. I am very impressed."
Jerry Berry, former City Manager, City of Nanaimo "Loved Gaetan's book! A great writing style: breezy, punchy, anecdotal, with the substance to require it to be taken seriously."
Gordon Price, Director, The City Program, Simon Fraser University 
"So great that Gaetan is running for Mayor. He would be a fantastic Mayor!"
Sean Aiken, Author, Creator of One Week Job. Port Moody Mayor for one week. "Gaetan Royer knows cities. He will be an excellent Mayor!"
Peter Hansen, Peter W Hansen Law Corp |
Environment
“Gaëtan Royer has the right balance of experience and common sense.” Fin Donnelly, Member of Parliament "The public should know how heartfelt Gaetan is about sustainability - with the experience to transition to a more livable city while keeping the books balanced."
Nora Weber, Principal at TerraCom "Gaetan, the depth of your knowledge, brightness, willingness to learn, ability to listen, passion for the environment, strength of character to fight for what you believe in and ability to have fun make you a wonderful mayoral candidate for Port Moody."
Cleone Todgham, Rotarian 
“What a gift to have Gaëtan as the designer on our hatchery rebuild team! His contribution means the world to us.”
Ruth Foster Canadian Environment Award Recipient "Running for Mayor... Great news! Port Moody is so lucky for all of the contributions you make and vision you bring!"
Isabelle Payne, French immersion teacher "Congratulations, Gaetan! I know you will run an amazing campaign for Mayor!"
Melanie Taylor, work colleague "Félicitations, Gaëtan! Quelle fabuleuse nouvelle!"
Emmanuel Prinet, Community Builder, MEC "Excellent. You have an easygoing, level headed approach & would make a great mayor."
Mike Bell, VP Operations, Snugabell, Toyota "Ah! someone with a vision of what a modern forward thinking society can be."
Jim Van Rassel, Owner-Operator, New Trend Optical "Finally! Someone qualified! Team Gaetan all the way!"
Cheryl Semenuik, Former General Manager, The Golden Spike Pub "YEA YEA YEA - you will be a FABULOUS Mayor." Debbie Lynn Fry
"SO pleased to see you are running for Mayor - this gives me hope!! Its going to be an exciting election in the Tri-Cities!"
Laura Dupont "Gaetan, with your vision, values, and leadership track record, you will no doubt run a great campaign, and hopefully have the opportunity to be Port Moody's next mayor!"
Marta Taylor, former intern co-author with Gaetan: Contract-in and Win |
"Whatever you do today, take the time to look up at forested mountains around Port Moody, gaze at the quiet waters of Burrard Inlet, and think about people who have a better plan to protect Port Moody and channel development pressures in a way that gives us better opportunities."
Gaetan Royer, CEO CityState.ca
Gaetan Royer, CEO CityState.ca