LOCAL ELECTIONS 2021
Mesheau takes mayoralty, all incumbent councillors win another term
Three new faces will join Sackville town council: Matt Estabrooks, Kenneth Hicks, and Sabine Dietz The (unofficial) results are in. Shawn Mesheau is the new mayor-elect of Sackville. Hear Shawn Mesheau in conversation Tuesday night, after unofficial results were announced: According to the Elections NB unofficial results website, Mesheau won
The history behind the lack of local representation outside of town limits
Today is election day in New Brunswick, and Sackvillians who haven’t already voted are heading to the Tantramar Civic Centre to cast their votes for local representation on the regional health boards, district education councils, and town hall. But many area residents will have a decidedly smaller ballot than others.
Listen: RHA and DEC candidates forum
In the final instalment of candidates forums for local elections 2021, CHMA hears from RHA candidate Laura Reinsborough, and DEC candidates Michelle Folkins and Brian Neilson.
Public Safety says cross-border commuters may not vote inside at a polling station, but curbside is possible
The New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety now says that according to the province’s mandatory public health order, people under modified self isolation rules will not be able to vote in person at a polling station during this round of municipal, district education, and health authority elections. Previously,
A voting expert weighs in on strategies for casting your ballot in Sackville
CHMA speaks with a voting expert to find out how Sackville locals can vote strategically in the upcoming municipal election.
UPDATE: People under “modified self-isolation” CANNOT vote at polling stations
IMPORTANT NOTE: This story was published before CHMA received a new, corrected statement from the New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety on Monday May 3, which reads: Under the Mandatory Order, a person under modified self-isolation may not leave their place of residence to go vote inside at
Listen: Mayoral candidates forum
On Thursday, CHMA hosted a forum for mayoral candidates in this year’s municipal election. Listen in to hear candidates Shawn Mesheau and Ron Aiken address issues such as economic recovery in Sackville, harassment in the fire department, the future of the farmers market, the state of our infrastructure in the
Meet your candidates: Brian Neilson for DEC
Brian Neilson is running for a seat on the Anglophone East district education council. Click through to hear Brian in conversation with CHMA’s Erica Butler.
Meet your candidates: Michelle Folkins for DEC
Michelle Folkins is the current Tantramar representative on the Anglophone East district education council and is running again this year. Click through to hear Michelle in conversation with CHMA’s Erica Butler.
Listen: Sackville town council candidates forum, part two
On Wednesday, CHMA aired the second of three forums for candidates for Sackville town council and mayor, this time featuring candidates Matt Estabrooks, Sabine Dietz, Josh Goguen, Ken Hicks, Matt Noiles, and Keith Carter. In case you missed it, you can hear the proceedings right here: Tune in Thursday at
Listen: Dorchester candidates meet and greet
On Saturday evening, the Politics and International Relations Society of Mount Allison hosted a meet and greet for candidates of the Village of Dorchester Municipal Election, with Mount Allison professor Dr. Geoff Martin serving as moderator for the event. The forum aired on CHMA on Saturday, and here it is for
Listen: Sackville town council candidates forum, part one
On Tuesday, CHMA aired the first of three forums for candidates for Sackville town council and mayor. Hear the proceedings here, featuring candidates Alice Cotton, Bill Evans, Andrew Black, Mike Tower and Allison Butcher: Tune in Wednesday and Thursday at 6pm to hear from remaining council and mayoral candidates.
Meet your candidates: Laura Reinsborough
Sackville-based Laura Reinsborough is one of two candidates for the Horizon Health Authority Board. CHMA sat down with Reinsborough to find out her thoughts on Horizon’s healthcare system, and what she promises to bring to the table.
UPDATED: Voting options, delays, and long ballots: stuff you should know about local elections 2021
Voter information cards are headed for mailboxes this week detailing options for advanced polls and election day voting in this year’s municipal, health authority, and district education elections.
Meet your candidates: Andrew Black
Andrew Black has served on town council for the past five years and is running for another term. He cites the trifecta of municipal reform, health care reform and education reform as big issues facing Sackville in the coming years.
Meet your candidates: Michael Tower
Michael Tower has been on council for 13 years now, and wants to see the next council focus on a permanent home for the Farmers Market, and revisit the drive-thru ban, among other things.
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Meet your candidates: Bruce Phinney
Bruce Phinney is a 17-year veteran on town council, and is running again with issues around hiring, transparency, and managing the town’s finances in the face of pandemic challenges in mind.
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