See Jane run!
Clifford Welsh
Local Journalism Initiative
Published in the Pontiac Journal on September 24, 2025.
MANSFIELD – MRC Pontiac Warden Jane Toller chose the Pont Marchand in Mansfield on September 19 as the backdrop for a press conference announcing she will run in the upcoming election — a change from her earlier decision to step aside.
In a prepared statement, Toller recalled how her involvement in local affairs began with a petition to save the Félix-Gabriel-Marchand Bridge after it was closed by the Ministry of Transport.
Toller explained that after announcing on July 23 that she would not seek re-election, she received a “strong reaction of shock and disappointment.” Over the past few months, she said many people have urged her to reconsider.
She said there were many projects launched under her guidance that she wants to see through. “I am the only one who can complete them as I have the interest, health, experience and qualifications,” she said.
Asked by the Journal which projects she was referring to, she cited revival of the Jovalco site, solar energy production, the abattoir, a trade school, a driver training school, expanded SAAQ services in Pontiac, and the fire coverage plan, which aims to increase co-operation and amalgamation among municipal fire and emergency services.
Toller added she will outline her goals for the next four years at a later date.
