Municipal Elections

The Municipality is now accepting nominations for one Councillor in District 7 for the upcoming by-election on March 1st, 2025.

 

How to Submit a Nomination:

 

Nominations can be filed in person at the Municipal Administration Building (932 Highway 1, Hebron, NS) on Nomination Day, Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

You can also schedule an appointment to file your nomination during office hours from January 28 to February 3, 2025.

To book an appointment, call 902-742-7159 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

 What are the boundaries for District 7? 

 

Yarmouth, NS – On December 9, 2024, Nicholas Hilton officially resigned from his position as Councillor for District 7 after being confirmed as the elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for Yarmouth (Riding 55). Following his resignation, the Municipal Elections Act (MEA) requires a special election to fill the vacant seat.

 

In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act (MEA), Council has called a Special Election for Saturday, March 1, 2025. Nomination Day is Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Details regarding nomination packages and appointments for filing a nomination will be made available early in January.

 

Linda Power, who served as Assistant Returning Officer during the October General Municipal Election, has been appointed as Returning Officer for the Special Election.

 

Council is committed to a smooth transition and in compliance with the MEA.

Approximately 1100 electors live in District 7, which includes the communities of Chebogue, Rockville, Kelly’s Cove, Sand Beach parts of Arcadia, Brooklyn, and Greenville.

For more information, please contact the Municipal Office.