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Continuing media coverage of UMNB’s call for fair street light rates. English: Telegraph Journal Editorial: Stop overcharging for an essential service: https://www.telegraphjournal.com/telegraph-journal/story/100555420/street-lighting?source=story-popular Quote: “The...
UMNB speaks up for fair streetlight rates
The Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) has asked the Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) to direct NB Power to set a fair rate for streetlights for all municipalities. Read the CBC story:...
Infrastructure agreement means much-needed funding for municipalities
The agreement signed today for the Investing in Canada Plan is better for New Brunswick’s communities because municipalities were involved, says UMNB President Mr. Bev Gaston. The Plan will provide over $673 million in infrastructure funding for New Brunswick over 10...
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Welcome to the website of the Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB). UMNB represents cities, towns, villages, and rural communities across New Brunswick. UMNB advocates on behalf of our members with the goal of building strong, sustainable and viable...
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
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Partnered Article: Pets: Taking Care of our Furry Friends
BrokerLink is proud to offer exclusive home and auto insurance premiums to members. Talk to one of our insurance experts for the right advice. Did you know that over the past two years there has been an increase in pet ownership? At BrokerLink, we care about you and...
Bulletin: UMNB’s Demographic Study
Thank you so much for everyone who has contributed to our demographic data study! If you haven’t had a chance, please fill out our survey here. A few minutes of your time will help us create a profile of New Brunswick councils. The link and more in this week's...
Bulletin: Last Call for Resolutions!
We're calling for nominations and resolution submissions for the 2021 AGM, and an invitation to meet our Cooperative Procurement manager Tim during his New Brunswick tour. https://umnb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021_08_09-UMNB-Bulletin.pdf Past issues of the...
Bulletin: End of the Mandatory Order!
After 499 days, the Mandatory Order has ended in New Brunswick. Find out what that means for your council meetings, and more in this week's bulletin: https://umnb.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021_08_03-UMNB-Bulletin-1.pdf Past issues of the Bulletin can be found on...