The recent municipal elections in Labrador have resulted in significant changes across various towns. New leaders and councils will represent their communities for the coming four years. Below is an overview of the newly elected town council members in Labrador.
Meet Labrador’s Newly Elected Town Council Members
Labrador City
- Mayor: Jordan Brown
- Council Members: Julia Anne Manstan, Matthew White, Reilly Farrell, Jonathan Riviere, Kim Hartery, Ryan Pike
Jordan Brown, previously an MHA for Labrador West, has been elected as the mayor. Brown emphasized the importance of community trust and highlighted his priorities of housing and local infrastructure.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
- Mayor: Bert Pomeroy
- Council Members: Jackie Compton-Hobbs, Lori Dyson, Jill Williams, Todd Winters, Denise Rumbolt, Dion O’Dell
Bert Pomeroy, the former deputy mayor, will take the helm in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. He expressed his gratitude for the community’s trust and is prepared to start the work immediately.
Wabush
- Mayor: Gertie Canning
- Council Members: Jamie Shea, Vanessa Temple, Kelley Pafford, Rita Pynn, Debbie Hawes, Lora Brown
Gertie Canning was acclaimed to the mayoral position in Wabush, gaining her seat uncontested.
Forteau
- Mayoral Election Status: To be determined at the next council meeting.
- Council Members: Aaron Hancock, Dean Flynn, Geoffrey Hancock, Marty Hancock, Tiffany Piercey, Robert Hancock, Terry Hancock
L’Anse au Loup
- Mayoral Election Status: To be decided at a later date.
- Council Members: Dexter Linstead, Murray O’Brien, Jordan Barney, Stanley Linstead, Deborah Barney, Trent O’Brien, Laura Oates
A tiebreaker determined that Laura Oates would fill her position on the council.
Remaining Towns and Their Election Status
- West St. Modeste: Mayor to be determined later.
- Cartwright: Mayor to be decided at the first council meeting.
- Port Hope Simpson: Mayor will be chosen later.
Acclaimed Councils
Several towns saw their councils acclaimed without opposition, including:
- Charlotte Town
- North West River
- Pinware
- Mary’s Harbour
- Red Bay
- St. Lewis
- L’Anse au Clair (four councilors acclaimed; byelection required for remaining seats)
Conclusion
The recent municipal elections have ushered in a new wave of leadership across Labrador. As these elected officials begin their terms, the focus will be on addressing the needs and priorities of their respective communities.
