Quebec Mayor, 23, Resigns Mid-Mandate Because of Burnout From Managing Forest Fires

Quebec Mayor, 23, Resigns Mid-Mandate Because of Burnout From Managing Forest Fires
Isabelle Lessard, mayor of Chapais, Que., says her resignation is effective Nov. 17. The Canadian Press/HO-Mathilde Nadeau
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One of Quebec’s youngest mayors announced on Nov. 8 she will be stepping down next week, suffering the effects of burnout from handling last summer’s historic wildfire season in her northern community.

Isabelle Lessard was acclaimed in 2021 as mayor of Chapais, Que., a town of just over 1,500 people, located 400 kilometres northwest of Quebec City.