Nominations open for local government byelections

If you have wanted to run for municipal council in New Brunswick, now could be your chance.

Nominations are open for local government byelections taking place on Monday, Oct. 23.

Elections NB says there are a total of 19 vacancies in 12 communities across the province.

Beaurivage: one councillor (Ward 2), one councillor (Ward 6) and one councillor-at-large
Campobello Island: one councillor (Ward 2)
Fredericton Junction: mayor
Grand Lake: one councillor (Ward 4)
Grand Manan: two councillors-at-large
Hanwell: one councillor (Ward 4), one councillor (Ward 5) and one councillor-at-large
Neguac: one councillor-at-large
Riverview: one councillor-at-large
Southern Victoria: one councillor (Ward 2)
Sunbury-York South: one councillor (Ward 1)
Tracy: two councillors-at-large
Upper Miramichi: one councillor (Ward 1) and one councillor (Ward 3)

Byelections will only be held if more than one candidate is nominated for a position.

Nomination papers for the vacant positions must be submitted before 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 29.

More details can be found on the Elections NB website, where you can also download the nomination papers.

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