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PRESS RELEASE: UMNB congratulates newly formed Holt Government
November 1 2024 Fredericton, NB – The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) would like to extend a warm welcome to the newly elected Premier of New Brunswick, Susan Holt, incoming Members of the Legislative Assembly representatives, and Cabinet Members. ...
PRESS RELEASE: Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick Elects Mayor Brittany Merrifield as New President
October 15, 2024 Fredericton, NB - The membership of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB), elected Mayor Brittany Merrifield from the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield as its new president. The election took place at the Union’s Annual General Meeting on...
PRESS RELEASE: Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick Recognizes Three Outstanding Leaders at 2024 Annual Conference
October 10 2024 Fredericton, NB - The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s prestigious awards, celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and the province. Over 325...
Partnered Article: Municipal Public Video Surveillance: 5 Key Steps to Legal Compliance
By McInnes Cooper An increasing number of municipalities in Canada are using public video camera surveillance to promote public safety and help deter crimes like vandalism and theft. But public video camera surveillance can – and does – impact the privacy of...
PRESS RELEASE: Municipalities facing at least $200 Million shortfall in annual funding
September 17, 2024 Fredericton, NB - The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) released an expert report that identifies a funding gap of at least $200 Million per year for local governments in New Brunswick. A recent report was commissioned by UMNB and...
2026 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
New Brunswick Local Government Elections are Monday, May 11, 2026.
Key Dates:
| Friday, April 10, 2026 | Nominations close (2 p.m.) |
| Saturday, May 2, 2026 | Advance polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | Advance polls (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | ELECTION DAY – Final return of special ballots (8 p.m.) |
Additional information if you are interested in running for local government can be found on Elections NB.
MEMBERS
A – Northwest
Campbellton • Edmundston • Grand Falls • Heron Bay • Saint-Quentin
B – Acadie-Chaleur
Bathurst • Belledune
C – Miramichi-Kent
Alnwick • Beaurivage • Champdoré • Doaktown • Five Rivers • Grand Bouctouche • Miramichi • Miramichi River Valley
D – Southeast
Cap Acadie • Dieppe • Fundy Albert • Maple Hills • Memramcook • Moncton • Riverview • Salisbury • Shediac • Strait Shores • Tantramar • Three Rivers
E – Fundy-Southwest
Butternut Valley • Campobello • Eastern Charlotte • Fundy-St. Martins • Fundy Shores • Grand Bay-Westfield • Grand Manan • Hampton • McAdam • Quispamsis • Rothesay • St. Stephen • Saint Andrews • Saint John • Sussex • Valley Waters
F – Capital-Valley
Arcadia • Carleton North • Central York • Fredericton • Fredericton Junction • Hanwell • Hartland • Harvey • Grand Lake • Lakeland Ridges • Nackawic-Millville • Nashwaak • New Maryland • Oromocto • Southern Victoria • Tobique Valley • Woodstock
Latest News
Partner Article: Succession Planning in Municipal Government
Preparing Your Council, Staff, and Community for the Future By MC Advisory Across Canada, municipalities are facing a quiet but growing challenge: leadership and governance succession. Retirements, elections, and organizational changes are creating a steady turnover...
PARTNER ARTICLE: How to save on your insurance
BrokerLink is proud to offer exclusive home and auto insurance premiums to UMNB members. Talk to one of our insurance experts for the right advice. We’re all looking for ways to be savvier about how we are spending our money these days. Whether it’s cutting back on...
PARTNER ARTICLE: Accommodating Religion: 5 Employer FAQs
By McInnes Cooper Employers’ legal duty to accommodate employees seems to most frequently come up in the context of employees with disabilities. But that duty extends to any characteristics that human rights legislation protects, including gender identity, gender...
NEWS RELEASE: UMNB President participates in Canadian-Mexican-USA Mayors Trade Summit
March 28, 2025 Washington D.C. - UMNB President and Mayor of Grand Bay-Westfield, Brittany Merrifield, participated today in a Mayors Trade Summit organized by the U.S. Conference of Mayors with representatives from Mexico, the United States, and Canada. “Our...