The modernization of New Brunswick’s local governance system reached a significant milestone, but there is still work to be done. The implementation of this reform still requires introduction of legislation, regulatory changes, transitional support, and more. View the full timeline.
Below are updated entity maps depicting the future state of the local governance structure for New Brunswick by region.
Election type: First election
Council type: Ward
Council composition:
- 1 Mayor
- 6 Councillors
- 4 Wards
Transition Facilitator: Bill Thompson
Communities:
- Village of St. Martins
- Portion of the local service district of Saint Martins
- Portion of the local service district of Simonds
- Local service district of Fairfield
Election type: First election
Council type: Hybrid
Council composition:
- 1 Mayor
- 6 Councillors
- 3 Wards
Transition facilitator: Bill Thompson
Communities:
- Town of Hampton
- Local service district of Hampton
- Portion of the local service district of Upham
- Portion of the local service district of Norton
- Portion of local service district Kingston
Election type: Not restructured as part of Local Governance Reform
Communities:
Town of Quispamsis
Election type: Not restructured as part of Local Governance Reform
Communities:
Town of Rothesay
Election type: Not restructured as part of Local Governance Reform
Communities:
City of Saint John
Election type: By-election
Council type: Hybrid
Transition Facilitator: Bill Thompson
Communities:
- Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
- Portion of the local service district of Westfield
Election type: First election
Local Services Manager : Terry Keating
Rural District : Ward
Council composition : 3 wards (2 wards with 1 and 1 ward with 2)
Communities:
- Local service district of Petersville
- Local service district of Greenwich
- Portion of the local service district of Westfield
- Portion of the local service district of Kingston
- Portion of the local service district of Norton
- Portion of the local service district of Saint Martins
- Portion of the local service district of Simonds
- Local service district of Rothesay