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Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black blocks a vote on who will be his deputy

Posted on January 11, 2023 by brucewark

In a move that surprised many observers, Tantramar Mayor Andrew Black prevented council from electing a deputy mayor at its first meeting on Tuesday. “We have just sat as the new council of the Town of Tantramar,” Black said. “We … Continue reading →

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Sackville mayor defends secret ballot vote for deputy, but says he won’t use that method again

Posted on June 24, 2017 by brucewark

Sackville Mayor John Higham says it was his choice to conduct the election of the deputy mayor by secret ballot at town council’s last meeting, but adds he won’t use that method again. “I’m concerned about the appearance of a … Continue reading →

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So, does Sackville have a deputy mayor…or not?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by brucewark

A Mount Allison politics professor who specializes in municipal affairs says the way in which Councillor Ron Aiken was elected as the town’s deputy mayor last week appears to violate the New Brunswick Municipalities Act. Professor Geoff Martin, who himself … Continue reading →

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Sackville council split in vote for deputy mayor

Posted on June 13, 2017 by brucewark

Mayor John Higham had to cast a tie-breaking vote last night in the annual election for Sackville’s deputy mayor. “This is a very difficult situation to be in,” Higham said after four councillors cast secret ballots for Bill Evans while … Continue reading →

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