[6] He promoted the integrity of the city's Byward Market, the use of the French language in municipal affairs, and securing of recreation facilities for young people.
[15] He ran on a platform of beautification of the Byward Market, more government buildings on Sussex Drive, and more bilingual signage.
In campaigning, he touted the widening of King Edward Avenue and the renovation of the Byward Market buildings, street construction and repairs in the area as his accomplishments.
[21] In early November 1969, Brunet announced his intention to run for re-election to a fourth term of office in the 1969 municipal election.
During his campaign, he expressed concern for urban renewal plans in Sandy Hill and improvements to the Byward Market.
He supported reducing the size of the city council,[22] and called for rapid transit, more playground facilities, orderly centralization of essential services, and a review of the zoning by-law.
[23] On election day, he was once again re-elected to By Ward's second seat, winning 2,518 votes, around 1,400 more than the third place candidate, Andre Gratton.
[28] On November 10, 1972, Brunet announced he was not running for re-election in the 1972 municipal election, citing his health and the number of candidates in the race as reasons.