Municipal News

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 10^th, 2024

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s is pleased to Announce the Official List of Candidates for the 2024 Municipal Elections.

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s would like to remind all eligible voters that today, (September 10^th) was the final day to be nominated for Council in the 2024 municipal elections. This election will determine the future leadership of our municipality, with voters selecting representatives for Council for each district.

Candidates have been successfully nominated for the following positions:

Council Candidates (by District):

District	Candidate	Acclaimed
1	Everett G Baker
1	Emma Tibbo
2	Dana O’Connell	Acclaimed
3	Beulah Malloy	Acclaimed
4	Greg Wier
4	Scott Beaver
5	James Fuller
5	Clarence Dort

Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial (CSAP):

CSAP	Candidate
	Francine Clément-Fraser
	Remi Deveau

Residents are encouraged to review the candidate profiles and make informed decisions before heading to vote.

Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial (CSAP) will also participate in the municipal election process to select the local board member for Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial (CSAP). The information on CSAP candidates will be available to local voters soon.

Media Contact:
Doug Patterson, 
Chief Administrative Officer, Returning Officer
Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s
Phone: 902-522-2432
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The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s urges all eligible residents to exercise their right to vote and help shape the future of our community. Your voice matters!

To see the press release click the link below:
 pdfPRESS RELEASE Candidate List (322 KB)

 

General Information

Municipal elections take place every four years in Nova Scotia. Elections will take place this year in October 2024.

Municipal Council confirmed that residents of the Municipality of the District of St Mary’s will be able to vote electronically, which means eligible voters can vote on the Internet or by phone (cell phone or landline). Voting will be available 24 hours per day starting October 9th and running until October 19th, 2024. You can vote anytime from anywhere during that time! There will be no paper ballots but voters who need help with electronic voting will be able to get help from municipal staff on the phone or in person. Eligible voters will receive a personalized voter letter with all instructions in the mail before voting begins.

Voters will be electing their district municipal councillor for the next four years. There are five election districts in St. Mary’s to be selected this election. Applicable, eligible residents will also be able to choose a member of the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial.

Part of the help that eligible voters will be able to receive from municipal staff will be to check if they are on the voter list or to be added to the voter list. The public will be notified via advertisements in newspapers, the municipal website and Facebook once registration is ready to begin. This is expected in July to August 2024.

St. Mary’s operates under a warden system vs a mayor. Wardens are selected by council after the election. As such, wardens are not selected on the ballot.

Election District Maps for the 2024 Election

pdf District 1(267 KB)

pdf District 2(296 KB)

pdf District 3(255 KB)

pdf District 4(314 KB)

pdf District 5(278 KB)

pdf All District 1-5 plus Map(6.35 MB)

A municipal district boundary review was completed in 2022. As a result of the review, there will be five new municipal districts to elect council members for in 2024. This will replace the current seven districts. For more information please see the  pdf Municipal Electoral Boundary Review - full Report(21.85 MB) .

General qualifications to vote in the Election

1. You are 18 years of age or older and a Canadian citizen on the first advance polling day (October 9th, 2024);
2. You have been an ordinarily resident in Nova Scotia for 6 months before the first advance polling day (since April 8th, 2024); and
3. You are an ordinarily resident in the town, or in an area annexed thereto, and have been so since immediately before the first advance polling day.
4. You are not otherwise disqualified to vote in the Municipal Election.

General qualifications to run for Council

Please note: It is essential that all candidates review the following qualifications and fully understand their eligibility with respect to all of the following:

1. You must be 18 years of age at the time of nomination
2. You must be a Canadian citizen
3. You must have been an "ordinarily resident" (meaning your primary residence is in the Municipality of the District of St Mary’s) for six months before nomination day (March 9th), and continue to do so
4. You must have obtained a certificate that, as of nomination day (September 10th), confirms that the charges that are liens on your property and the taxes due to the Municipality have been fully paid or all installments or interim payments that are due as of nomination day have been paid (certificates will be provided during nomination meetings)
5. You are not disqualified under the Municipal Election Act

Candidate Resources

pdf 2024 Candidate Guide Package(1015 KB)

pdf 2024 Candidate Procedure & Forms (300 KB)

Physical copies are available at the Municipal Office.

 Legislation

• Municipal Government Act
• Municipal Election Act 
• Alternative Voting By-Law

Contact Information

Municipal staff supporting the election:

Municipal Clerk, 2024 Assistant Returning Officer, and 2024 Revising Officer
Jadzia Graham
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902 522 2496

Receptionist/Cashier, 2024 Assistant Returning Officer, and 2024 Revising Officer
Melanie Mills
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902 522 2049

Chief Administrative Officer and 2024 Election Returning Officer
Doug Patterson
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902 522 2432

Please note: Doug Patterson shall be the key contact for candidates and persons who have questions or need support to become a candidate.

The Community Development and Recreation Department is developing a contact list for communicating with non-profit groups, community organizations and individuals who are interested in keeping up to date with recreation services and opportunities. Staff will utilize the list to send relevant information such as grant opportunities and deadlines, workshops and information sessions, program opportunities, events and more.

To add your information to this list, visit: https://forms.office.com/r/fC1XVeiGzM or call 902-522-2598 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please be advised of the June Council Meeting dates:
May 29th - COTW Meeting
June 17th - Regular Council Meeting
June 19th - COTW Meeting
Thank you, 

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