Denis has a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Connecticut. He lives with his wife, Chantal, and their son in Cornelius, North Carolina.

Denis is a retired insurance executive and sales executive. He worked as a sales executive at Hood Hargett & Associates from 2018 until his retirement in 2022. Prior to that he founded Aquesta Insurance Services and led the company until 2015. He also worked at The Hartford Insurance Group OTC Insurance Agency, and a regional independent insurance agency based in Cornelius. 

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Denis previously served three terms as a Cornelius Town Commissioner, with one term as Mayor Pro Tem. Prior to that, he served two terms on the Cornelius Park Board.

Supports "smart economic growth" to improve the balance between commercial and residential taxes.

- Supports "smart economic growth" to improve the balance between commercial and residential taxes.

Economy

- Supports expanding parks and greenways.

Public Services

Plans to review and correct zoning and land use plan disconnects.

Plans to use excess general funds to "land bank" green space.

- Plans to review and correct zoning and land use plan disconnects.
- Plans to use excess general funds to "land bank" green space.
- Supports affordable housing.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports safety in town and on the water and advocates for adequate pay for fire and police personnel.

- Supports safety in town and on the water and advocates for adequate pay for fire and police personnel.

Public Safety

Supports regular traffic updates at board meetings and collaboration with various organizations to enhance transportation planning.

Supports regular traffic updates at board meetings and collaboration with various organizations to enhance transportation planning and secure additional funding.

Supports energy-efficient commuting and building, and plans to promote the addition of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout town.

- Supports regular traffic updates at board meetings and collaboration with various organizations to enhance transportation planning and secure additional funding.
- Supports energy-efficient commuting and building, and plans to promote the addition of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout town.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of September 4, 2025, Denis P. Bilodeau’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

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Denis P. Bilodeau

Denis Bilodeau has a bachelor's degree in business management from the University of Connecticut. He lives with his wife, Chantal, and their son in Cornelius, North Carolina.

Denis is a retired insurance executive. He worked at The Hartford Insurance Group as a senior vice president from 1976 to 2005. He then served as executive vice president at OTC Insurance Agency, a regional independent insurance agency based in Cornelius. In 2009, he founded Aquesta Insurance Services, an insurance subsidiary of Aquesta Financial, and led the company until his retirement in 2015. He later worked as a sales executive at Hood Hargett & Associates from 2018 until his retirement in 2022.

As of September 4, 2025, Denis P. Bilodeau did not have a website or any information online.

Believes in prioritizing NCDOT projects and implementing small to medium traffic improvement projects at the town level.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.