The City of Sherbrooke’s late December decision to slash an annual $38,000 subsidy is sending shockwaves through the Association des locataires de Sherbrooke, impacting its operations and services to Sherbrooke tenants.
Leo Boivin, board director, said the association is a nonprofit that relies on grants and subsidies for over 90 per cent of its support. The city’s subsidy, constituting one-third of their annual revenue, is vital for financial stability.
Boivin said the subsidy helps sustain crucial services. As the association anticipates funding changes, Boivin discusses potential impacts on staff positions, emphasizing the challenge in maintaining services. He questions the city’s rationale behind the cut, disputing claims of redundancy and actively seeks alternative funding.
Boivin issues a call to action, urging community members to sign a petition on the association’s Facebook page and voice concerns to counselors and the mayor.
