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Restoration of municipal by-elections is a victory for local democracy
The Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick is celebrating Elections New Brunswick’s announcement that municipal by-elections are being restored to December 2018. “This is a victory for municipalities and a victory for local democracy. Thank you to Chief...
Cancelled by-elections hurt local democracy
FREDERICTON - Elections NB (ENB) has told municipalities that municipal byelections scheduled for December 3 2018, will be delayed “due to the results of the September 24, 2018, provincial general elections, in order for Elections New Brunswick to be able to plan for...
Elimination of “one-third” tax exemption for municipal elected officials: Guide
The federal 1/3 tax exemption for municipal elected officials will end on January 1, 2019. This change will have a significant impact on the after-tax compensation of municipal elected leaders. In collaboration with UMNB and other municipal associations, FCM has...
Municipal leaders gather at UMNB’s 2018 Annual Conference
Mayors and councillors from across New Brunswick are gathering for the first time since Monday’s election at the Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick’s 2018 Annual Conference on September 28-30 in Fredericton. “New Brunswick’s municipalities are facing major...
Election 2018: People’s Alliance of NB platform on municipal issues
The People’s Alliance election 2018 platform includes promises that would affect municipalities, including tax reform and reviewing "equal opportunity" payments to municipalities to ensure they are fair and efficient. PANB has said “assessments would fall to each...
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We’re Hiring! Administrative and Events Coordinator
Job Title: Administrative and Events Coordinator About us: The Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is a non-profit association of sixty member local governments, representing over one third of New Brunswick’s population. Our work includes government...
Capital budget belt-tightening squeezes out critical local needs
Tuesday’s Capital Budget shuts the door on critical infrastructure funding for many municipalities, and slashes funding for the designated highways that serve as arteries for commerce and commuters in New Brunswick’s communities....
Throne Speech includes promising promises for municipalities
Tuesday’s Throne Speech includes promises on issues that keep New Brunswick’s mayors and councillors up at night – including access to dependable health care and addressing skyrocketing WorkSafe rates. “Our members have sounded the alarm on these issues, in their...
Massive WorkSafe NB rate increases are bad for residents and unsustainable for municipalities
Massive WorkSafe NB rate increases announced in the middle of municipal budget season are bad for residents and unsustainable for municipalities, says the Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick. For municipalities like Fredericton, Saint John and Moncton, it...