New Brunswickers Vote May 11th, 2026 - Mayor and Town Councillors for 2026 Election Choices in Tantramar

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MAY 11TH, 2026...

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Tantramar
Name	Optional Contact Information
Mayor  (1 to elect)
Sabine Dietz	Telephone : 506-536-7560 Email : sbdietz@gmail.com http://sabinefortantramar.com
Terry Jones	Telephone : 902-499-4688 Email : tljones1603@gmail.com
Debbie Wiggins-Colwell	Telephone : 506-379-6266 Email : memers1953@gmail.com
Councillor Ward 1  (1 to elect)
Alyssa Greene	Telephone : 506-224-0116 Email : alyssa7@hotmail.com
Jason L. Holmes	Telephone : 506-364-7951 Email : jason.holmes1926@gmail.com
Katelyn Olive	Telephone : 506-379-6377 Email : ktolive@hotmail.com
Councillor Ward 2  (1 to elect)
Barry Hicks (inc./sort.)	Telephone : 506-540-1650 Email : hicksbc57@gmail.com
Kenneth Hicks	Telephone : 506-232-6349 Email : kenhicks_05@hotmail.com
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
Councillor Ward 4  (1 to elect)
Kristen LeBlanc (accl.)	Telephone : 506-862-9285 Email : kristen.leblanc4@outlook.com
Councillor Ward 5  (1 to elect)
K. C. Hingley	Telephone : 506-871-7182 Email : kchingley@gmail.com
Wayne Wells	Telephone : 506-364-7182 Email : wwells_45@msn.com

Barry Hicks is running against Ken Hicks in Ward 2

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

Black History Month 2025 - Greg Martin - Town Councillor Aulac New Brunswick

More here with Greg Martin:  'Extraordinary people': residents of Tantramar, Memramcook and Strait Shores recognized with Coronation Medal » CHMA, Voice of the Marshes

Happy 70th Birthday To Tantramar's Town Councillor Bruce Phinney - Celebration Lunch at the Cranewood on Main

 Thanks Bruce! Happy Birthday my friend... and here's to many, many more.. Great burgers, coffee, lemon tarts and chats at the Cranewood!

Cranewood on Main.. here:

Cranewood on Main - Bakery & Cafe | Sackville NB | Facebook

"Bruce Phinney Ward 3

b.phinney@TantramarNB.com

Bruce I. Phinney was born in Sackville, New Brunswick. As a child in a military family, he lived in Nova Scotia and Germany for 3 years before landing back in New Brunswick in 1962 in Oromocto, where he spent most of his younger life growing up with his two younger sisters. Councillor Phinney then returned to Sackville in 1977, where he started his lifelong career (42.5 years) with Mount Allison University in Facilities Management.  Councillor Phinney has a Marketing Diploma from NBCC and he is currently on his 4th year at Mount Allison University, working towards his Commerce Degree. For the past 7 years he has been an active member of the Middle Sackville Baptist Church. He sat on Sackville’s Town Council since first being elected in 2004. Councillor Phinney’s pastimes include road tripping around the Maritimes, watching Sidney Crosby play hockey, and talking to people.  Councillor Phinney is a member of the first Council for the new entity of Tantramar and previously served as a councillor for the Town of Sackville."

Regular Council Meeting - August 9, 2022 - Town of Sackville [ sackville.com ] -- Councillors Butcher and Hicks Absent

Just a few covered up and still living in fear....

Mike Tower muzzled...

Bill Evans muzzled... 

Tantramar Skate Park Project : Common Sense... some have it and some do not!

Our new "Town of Tantramar" that is forming will have a population of 9,019 according to Jamie Burke CAO who also indicated that the town's lawyers are Stewart McKelvey - a big 'progressive' firm. After already having had Pride Month in town this year we will also now have Pride Week with a parade etc. when the university students are back in the autumn.. discussions of the priority of painting the rainbow crosswalks seems to occupy the minds of town councillors and stuff but there are zero discussions on the youth skate park project -- we see 'progressives' as having different priorities from those of ordinary citizens - I have no idea why this great concrete skatepark project has been ignored over the past decade that it has been advocated for when it would be such a positive addition for the region of Tantramar.. perhaps the next Mayor and councillors and CAO and staff will work together to make this project an important youth venue their priority... the elections are coming up for the new "Town of Tantramar".

Sackville Folks Show Love For Bruce Phinney - Gladiator / Town Councillor at Sackville.com

 

Fundraiser organized by Wendy Alder and others to support Bruce Wark financially in town.

Article is the latest story from Bruce Wark at the website Warktimes.com -- click on the link:

Supporters donate to restore Coun. Bruce Phinney’s lost pay | (warktimes.com)

Trisha Perry says thanks local snitch culture for the fees she received due to local elected bullies.....

Shit Communitarians Do ...

Retired from a job at Mount Allison University - Town Councillor Bill Evans couldn't care less about helping the town get a great skatepark project built here for the locals, the university students and youth - I know because he's been actively ignoring me and this design idea since 2013 when our youth organized and presented their idea for a great concrete skate park build before mayor and council.  Something amazing could happen here with the help of good people.

But Bill seems to think he knows best .. here we see him meddling again as he works to build his "network of snoops" all under the guise of being a 'good neighbour' .. ha!  I've seen the little petty clique-y online facebook page "Sackville Community Concerns" - its just a small minded gossipy forum which is now marked 'private' from the public .. what a waste of energy Bill.. how about doing something 'concrete' with your retired boomer status? How about helping to build youth culture instead of "snitches in the 'hood" & calling it a 'community' group?

Town of Sackville NB‏ @SackvilleTownNB Sep 26

Our Community Partnerships Group is out promoting the benefits of being a Good Neighbour. Visit us as the @MountAllison Student Centre and grab some swag. :) – at Wallace McCain Student Centre

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Town Councillor's Facebook Page - Shawn Mesheau, Sackville.com

" Councillor Shawn Mesheau "  <<<---- Facebook page link

Get in touch with Shawn on his Facebook page with questions or suggestions..

Unfortunately the Mayor Higham doesn't have a page to interract with the public.. he deleted it as soon as he was elected in 2016.

Seasoned councillor Shawn does... so I wonder if he will run for Mayor in 2020 .. he appears to have an strong desire to be accountable and an interest in interracting with the voting public.. that's a good thing.

Thanks Shawn.

Virgil Hammock, former town councillor, retired arts professor at mta.ca

Virgil Hammock‏ @Virgilsson

I was just listening to a long interview with Bernie Sanders with a friend and we both agree that even he, the most left, of all candidates, can ‘t deal with gun control. Hopeless.

10:14 AM - 7 Aug 2019

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