James MacDonald in Competition for Ward 3 Town Councillor [ 4 spots ] in Tantramar - Election May 11, 2026

On Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 the local Advance Polls at the Ice Arena were very BUSY! Folks are eager to get their votes in for this year's election in local politics... 

All the Candidates are listed here:

Elections NB - Unofficial list of candidates & plebiscites

Councillor Ward 3  (4 to elect)
Andrew Black	Telephone : 506-224-0125 Email : andrewblack21@hotmail.com
Allison Butcher (inc./sort.)	Telephone : 506-536-7304 Email : bentleylexi.ab@gmail.com
Josh Goguen (inc./sort.)	Telephone : 506-224-0888 Email : josh.goguen@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/joshtantramarcouncil
James MacDonald	Telephone : 506-878-3328 Email : jameshrmacdonald@gmail.com
Bruce Phinney (inc./sort.)	Telephone : 506-233-5197 Email : bphinney@mta.ca
Haidee Robertson	Telephone : 506-536-7961 Email : robertsonhaidee@gmail.com
Michael J. Tower (inc./sort.)	Telephone : 5065364227 Email : habs4menb@gmail.com
Tori Weldon	Telephone : 506-920-0777 Email : toriweldon@gmail.com

Ward 3 Tantramar Candidate for Town Councillor Tori Weldon - Election Day is May 11th, 2026

 Former reporter for CBC Tori Weldon hopes to snag one of four Town Councillor positions available in Tantramar in Ward 3.

Local born and raised in Tantramar mother of two Tori Weldon left a career with CBC to pursue a podcasting career.. she's a professional communicator and has a website at this link:  http://toriweldon.ca

Reporting on the local scenes for many years, such as this:

'It's like Frankenstein's lab': Massive 78-year-old transmitter for sale | CBC News

Tori's X account has been active for some time, more here:

ToriWeldon on X: "Interesting news! I was relieved my kids were old enough to get vaccinated before school starts, glad to hear others in their class can too." / X

At this video link on Odysee:  Tori Weldon Runs for Town Councillor Ward 3 in Tantramar

The competition for Ward 3 is here [including current Mayor Andrew Black]:

Councillor Ward 3  (4 to elect)
Andrew Black	Telephone : 506-224-0125 Email : andrewblack21@hotmail.com
Allison Butcher (inc./sort.)	Telephone : 506-536-7304 Email : bentleylexi.ab@gmail.com
Josh Goguen (inc./sort.)	Telephone : 506-224-0888 Email : josh.goguen@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/joshtantramarcouncil
James MacDonald	Telephone : 506-878-3328 Email : jameshrmacdonald@gmail.com
Bruce Phinney (inc./sort.)	Telephone : 506-233-5197 Email : bphinney@mta.ca
Haidee Robertson	Telephone : 506-536-7961 Email : robertsonhaidee@gmail.com
Michael J. Tower (inc./sort.)	Telephone : 5065364227 Email : habs4menb@gmail.com
Tori Weldon	Telephone : 506-920-0777 Email : toriweldon@gmail.com

Tori Weldon Running for Town Councillor - Candidate for Ward 3 - Tantramar Election May 11th, 2026

 

Follow Tori Weldon on her X account.. 

ToriWeldon on X: "Looking for a new podcast? I'm hosting a new one called Speed to Modern Tech. This episode looks at: How AI is being used to combat the counterfeit boom. @pacificcontent, @safastories @hintonburg @annierueter1 https://t.co/t2iBZ9XBZV" / X

... not all our local politicians are accountable to the public and even bother to use this social media platform but maybe its time that they should.. not everyone is using Facebook as it turns out.

Think:  radical collaborations.

More here on Tori Weldon and the other election candidates at Bruce Wark's local website article this week:

Three-way race for mayor in Tantramar as 18 candidates seek council seats with one acclamation |

"Tori Weldon

“I’m a journalist, communications professional and small business owner who has spent years covering municipal governments in New Brunswick,” Ward 3 candidate Tori Weldon writes in her e-mail to Warktimes.

“As a former reporter, I’ve spent many hours in municipal council meetings. I know my way around a budget, what a functioning council looks like, and I’ve seen what happens when problems are left to fester,” she adds.

“I’m running for council because I have the experience with municipal politics to hit the ground running. My youngest kids are in high school and I’m at a point in my career where I have time to dedicate to the community,” Weldon writes.

“I’m not claiming to have all the answers but I know the right questions to ask, I know where to look for good information, and I understand the importance of being honest with people about what our options are.”

She says she currently runs The Weldon Agency, a podcast production and consulting business that works with companies such as RBC, Morgan Stanley and Dell Technologies."

“I’ve lived in Tantramar most of my life, my family is from here,  I’m raising my kids here. I’ve watched Tantramar change, and I care deeply about where it’s headed,” she writes.

“I also know firsthand how frustrating it is when institutions go quiet. The public deserves to know everything that can be shared, promptly and clearly. If elected, I’ll do everything in my power to keep the people of Tantramar informed.  They deserve to have their concerns and questions heard and taken seriously.”

Tori Weldon's website here:  Tori Weldon

More here:  Tori Weldon - Reporter | CBC

Vote for FRESH Candidates in 2022... Town of Tantramar Ward 3 Councillors

 

Who are the FRESH candidates in Ward 3 [Sackville] running for councillors for the Town of Tantramar? They are the new ones .. the ones who you should vote for.  Four councillor spots in Ward 3 are available. 

Recommended 'fresh' candidates:

Sahitya Pendurthi

Sana Mohammed 

Charles Harvey

Alice Cotton

Of note:

If you're on Facebook [I am not] ask Josh Goguen candidate for town councillor why his 'group' and his Instagram are marked 'private' -- this is not very transparent work on his part and it does appear to be deceptive, secretive, gossipy - not very good optics for a wannabe politician is it?  --->  Sackville NB Community Chatter | Facebook

Changed name to Sackville NB Community Chatter

Mar 31, 2022

Changed name to Entity 40 (AKA Sackville NB) Community Chatter

Jan 31, 2022

The group Entity 40 (AKA Sackville NB) Community Chatter was created

May 28, 2021

Listen to their MASU panel Q&A here:

Hear what Ward 3 candidates had to say at the Mount Allison Students Union forum » CHMA 106.9 FM (chmafm.com)

Why voting "fresh" matters this year:  none of these recommended candidates above were involved in the government fraud perpetuated on the general public.  Their hands are clean.  See message from Joseph Gregory Hallett King John III

@ http://kingjohnthethird.uk

Alice C Cotton, Ward 3, Tantramar

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"Mount Allison students, you make up over a third of Sackville’s population. You will represent close to a third of the new municipality’s population, and Tantramar needs to hear your voice. Your concerns are our concerns and your point of view will be valuable for the work of establishing priorities and getting the new municipal government running to provide high-level service to all its citizens. Your vote is crucial to help set up a council which respects your rights: your right to vote municipally, and your right to demand equal treatment for all, bipoc and lgbtqia+ included.

I encourage you to vote for a mayor and councillors who will respect your concerns and will invite you to play a role in building our new municipality. Your views on the environment, housing and jobs tie our municipality to our region, our province and beyond, and our decisions affect your future. We need a growth mindset and progressive options which reflect our values, such as inclusion, transparency, compassion towards others and strong stewardship of the environment. Please help us create a team that includes you.

Respectfully, Alice C. Cotton, candidate for councillor, Ward 3

VOTE: Monday, November 28, 2022

10am - 8pm

Middle Sackville Baptist Church

Shuttle: Leaves every hour on the half hour from Tantramar Civic Centre"

On a final note, Ward 2 candidate Barry Hicks' interview gives some insights into what to expect with the new bigger Town of Tantramar in the years to come....

Meet the candidates: Barry Hicks, running in Ward 2 (West Sackville-Rockport) » CHMA 106.9 FM (chmafm.com)