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Reardon announces re-election bid

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Saint John Mayor Donna Noade Reardon will run for a second term.

Reardon posted to Facebook Saturday afternoon to announce her bid.

“The world is changing and Saint John has unique opportunities right now, and I want to keep leading through big change,” she said in the post.

Reardon was first elected to council in 2012, re-elected in 2016 and became Saint John’s 79th mayor in 2021.

As of April 4, there are two other candidates for mayor in Saint John – current councillor Barry Ogden and Blaine Harris.

Election day is May 11.

Kim Poffenroth

Local election nomination period opens

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Nominations are open for this spring’s local elections.

New Brunswickers will go to the polls on May 11 to elect new municipal councils, rural district advisory committees and district education councils.

“These important positions allow individuals to give back to the communities in which they live, work and, in many cases, raise their families in a very tangible and meaningful way,” chief electoral officer Kim Poffenroth said in a statement.

Voters will be choosing candidates in 77 local governments, 12 rural district advisory committees and 68 district education council subdistricts.

Local returning offices open to the public Monday, and Poffenroth is encouraging potential candidates to submit their nomination paperwork well before the deadline of 2 p.m. on April 10.

She said voting at returning offices won’t be possible until printed ballots become available on April 20, due to the complexity of the ballots used during municipal elections.

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Elections New Brunswick updating voters list

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New Brunswickers will head to the polls on May 11 to choose local governments and district education councils.

Elections New Brunswick wants to ensure voter information is up to date.

Registered voters across the province should start getting postcards this week. They’ll be asked to contact Elections New Brunswick if the information on the card is incorrect or needs to be updated.

“We want people to call us if the names listed on the card no longer live at that address, or if they need other updates made,” said chief electoral officer Kim Poffenroth.

“Having the most up-to-date elector data will allow us to make sure that the voter information cards that we send out in late April will have the most accurate information possible.”

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Rothesay Mayor not running in upcoming election

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After 14 years in municipal politics, Rothesay’s mayor Nancy Grant isn’t reoffering.

With nominations for the municipal election around the conner, Grant, who was Rothesay’s deputy mayor for four years, and mayor for ten, said she felt it was time for some “new blood.”

“I think I’ve used all my ideas, and I think it’s time for new ideas,” she said.

Under Grant’s mandate the town has accomplished several projects, particularly in the past five years, Rothesay has expanded its housing strategy, adding 504 units of housing, and achieved significant recreational upgrades, like the creation of the Wells Recreation Park.

More recently, the town has been working on the development of a $36 million intergenerational community complex, for which Rothesay received a $6-million infusion from the government.

Related: Rothesay gets provincial funding for community complex

Related: Rothesay moves into design phase for $36M intergenerational community hub

Grant said the municipalities’ achievements wouldn’t have been possible without the work of Rothesay’s council and staff.

“It’s been a great team effort,” she added.

After stepping down from the role, Grant said she will continue working on the development of the intergenerational complex.

She said she is part of the community’s fundraising board, which has a goal of raising $3-million dollars for the construction of the complex.

“I really want to help see that through,” she said.

Nominations for the municipal elections officially start on March 23.

Grant said the town has made progress in community building, and she hopes the next mayor will build on that work and prioritize community development.

Grant doesn’t have any other immediate plans once she finishes her term.

She says she’ll likely pick up something to stay busy, but in the meantime, she’s focusing on spending more time with her family.

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City councils reminding electors to get registered

This is a friendly reminder to get registered for upcoming municipal elections.

City councils across Ontario are nudging their constituents to get on the voter’s list before its too late.

Electors can register online at registertovote.on.ca. You will need to upload ID and/or other required identification. The portal is open to update, add and remove your information until August 12.

To vote in a school board election, you will also have to register as a public or Catholic school board elector. You can change your school support at school-support.mpac.ca. Changes to school support information must be made before June 15.

Deputy Mayor Mary Schryer

Mary Schryer announces run for Quispamsis mayor

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The first candidate to be the next mayor of Quispamsis has stepped forward.

Deputy Mayor Mary Schryer announced Tuesday night she will be running for the top job during the municipal elections on May 11.

Incumbent Mayor Libby O’Hara announced last week she would not seek another term.

Schryer is in her second stint as a member of Quispamsis council, having served from 1999 to 2006.

She followed that with a brief foray into provincial politics, serving as MLA for Quispamsis from 2006 to 2010. She held several roles in Shawn Graham’s cabinet during that time.

Schryer has also served as an elected director on the Horizon Health Network board.

“I returned to municipal government, my true calling, and have served as deputy mayor for the past five years working closely with council and staff to help advance key planning initiatives during a period of significant growth for our community,” she said in an emailed statement.

Schryer said the next term of Quispamsis council will be about moving from planning to action.

“It’s about turning the work we’ve done into real outcomes,” she said, referring to supporting housing needs, investing in infrastructure and recreation and continuing to build the community.

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Barry Ogden announces run for Saint John mayor

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A Saint John councillor announced he’ll be seeking a promotion this spring.

Coun. Barry Ogden announced on Facebook Thursday night that he’ll run for mayor of Saint John in the municipal elections in May.

“I love Saint John and have always loved trying to make things better for everyone,” Ogden said in the post.

Ogden was first elected to Saint John Common Council in the May 2021 elections.

He currently represents Ward 2, which includes Millidgeville and the city’s north end.

New Brunswick will hold municipal elections May 11.

Incumbent Saint John Mayor Donna Noade Reardon told Acadia News earlier this month that she had not yet made a decision on whether she’ll run again. She has served in the role since 2021.