The PÉBM was created by Michel Bédard in August 1989, with the stated purpose of giving Montrealers an alternative in the 1990 municipal election.
[2] During the election, the PÉBM also promised to turn parking lots into green spaces, ban neon signs and advertisements on bus terminals, and increase heritage protection.
It's a symbol of prosperity, security and confidence, all of which are very important qualities in a political party.
[5] Bédard changed the PÉBM's name to the Parti Montréal 2000 the 1998 municipal election but returned to the original name for 2001.
He once again focused on food issues, and also pledged more support for community groups that assist prostitutes and drug addicts.