Municipal Election 2024
Municipal Elections are held every four years in Nova Scotia and 2024 is an election year! Municipal Council confirmed that residents of the Municipality of the County of Kings will be able to vote electronically, which means they can vote on the internet or by phone (cell or landline). Voting will be available for a 10-day period from October 10 at noon through October 19, 7:00 p.m. You can vote anytime from anywhere during that time! There will be no paper ballots but voters who need help with electronic voting will be able to get it on the phone or in person.
Voters will be electing a Mayor, as well as a Councillor in the District where they live. There are nine districts in total and the terms for the Mayor and Councillors are four years. Eligible residents will also be able to choose a member of the Conseil scholaire acadien provincial.
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Here is why it’s important to vote!
Municipal Council is elected by the residents of the Municipality to make decisions about municipal services, by-laws, policies, and programs. These have a direct impact on people who live and work in the Municipality, and those who have businesses here. The cost for providing services is covered by the income from property taxes. Council approves the budget every year and sets the property tax rates.
The Municipality provides many programs and services, either directly or through third parties, including:
- Recreation
- Sewer and Water
- Waste Collection
- Community Grants
- Some Roads & Sidewalks
- Public Transportation
- Land Use Planning
- Building & Development Services
- Animal Control
- Fire & Emergency Services
That’s not all! Council develops a Strategic Plan to pinpoint Key Strategic Priorities for the coming years. These include projects in the areas of accessibility, diversity, active transportation, green energy, economic development, high speed internet, and more. Have a look at the current Strategic Plan for 2021-2024.
Mark the e-voting dates of October 10-19 in your calendar and watch for more information to come!
Questions about the Municipal Election?
Call 902-690-VOTE (8683)
E-mail election@countyofkings.ca