Tag Archives: Ron Aiken

Sackville deputy mayor urges more restrictions on glyphosate to protect health

Posted on October 4, 2017 by brucewark

Sackville’s Deputy Mayor is expected to propose a resolution at next week’s Town Council meeting urging the province to impose further restrictions on the herbicide glyphosate, sprayed by forestry companies to kill unwanted hardwoods and by farmers to get rid … 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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Sackville councillors vote to tighten security at town hall

Posted on November 14, 2016 by brucewark

By a narrow vote of four to three, Sackville council has approved the installation of a $7,800 glass and metal barrier around the front desk at the new town hall. Councillors Ron Aiken, Bill Evans and Megan Mitton voted for … Continue reading →

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