Voting in the municipal election

I hope everyone will vote on or before May 11th. It's easier than you think. You can find everything on the Elections NB website, but here are some important dates and information for you.

In Ward 1, you can vote between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., on Monday, 11 May 2026, at Douglas Baptist Church.

You can vote in the Advance polls between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., on Saturday, 2 May 2026, or Monday, 4 May 2026, at Nashwaaksis Baptist Church.

You can now vote in person at the returning office at 25 Alison Blvd. until election day (May 11). (Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Fredericton Wards Map

Find your polling station

Vote by mail

If you have any questions, I'd be more than happy to assist you, or call Elections New Brunswick at 1-888-858-8683.

Here's where you can find me leading up to the election if you want to talk:

Wednesday, April 29 5:30 – 6:30 – Kent Street Playground

Friday, May 1 12:00 – 1:00 – Royal Road Park

Monday, May 4 5:30 – 6:30 – Adney Street Park

Thursday, May 7 5:30 – 6:30 – Royal Road Elementary School outdoor classroom

Comments

Meet the Candidate

I’ll be walking around your neighbourhoods this week, and I hope to have some good conversations. If I miss you, I’ll leave a bookmark at your door with my contact information. Who am I? I grew up in Douglas, and have lived in Fredericton for 52 of my 54 years. I’ve been with my husband for 26 years, and we have 5 kids and 2 grandkids (with another due any day!) I was a school teacher for 24 years. Then a stay-at-home mom. I was also a stay-at-home Grammy to my two grandsons for three years. My youngest graduated from high school last year. Throughout my life I have been a voracious reader and writer. I am a member of book clubs and writing groups. I read and review books on Bookstagram @jeatherhanereads and Goodreads. Last year I created a writing contest for unpublished writers, the Julia Stewart Memorial Short Story Contest , in memory of a good friend. Through it all, I have lived in Fredericton. I moved back to Douglas last year to retire, but something is calling me to r...

Accountability and Transparency

I sat in on the Economic Prosperity and Growth Planning Committee meeting today, where the committee voted to delay the new proposed Heritage by-law until more public consultation is held. It’s always good news when Council takes the concerns of the public seriously. This issue directly affects housing affordability and property rights, so those affected deserve to have a voice. How can City Council be accountable and transparent? - Discuss public matters in public - Make decisions about public matters in public - Communicate effectively to the public what is being decided, where and when - Don’t make decisions before engaging the public - Budget responsibly and openly - Don’t hand off accountability to consu...

Coming Home

Hello, Ward 1, I’m seeking the nomination for City Council in your neighbourhood. I spent the first 26 years of my life in this neighbourhood, and it is truly my home. After 26 years living in downtown Fredericton, I’m so happy to be back. I don’t have an agenda and I don’t want to just pay lip service to the issues that are important to you. I think it’s time to disrupt the status quo at City Hall. I’m for transparent government. I’m for the rights of taxpayers. I’m for lower taxes. And I think it’s achievable. Let’s talk about it. Contact me at HeatherOConnellWard1@gmail.com :) Heather 1993 – 2017 Teacher 2017 – 2021 Stay at home Mom 2021 – 2024 Stay at home Grammy 2020 – present Book reviewer on Bookstagram @jeatherhanereads 2025 – present organizer and sponsor of Julia Stewart Memorial Short Story Contest

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