December 8, 2020 / For immediate release

Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) has a new Rural Caucus Chair. MODL Mayor Carolyn Bolivar-Getson was elected by members during NSFM’s annual conference and AGM.

“I look forward to representing rural caucuses throughout Nova Scotia at the Provincial table,” said Mayor Carolyn Bolivar-Getson. “Thank you for your vote of confidence.”

NSFM represents the provincial interests of all 49 municipalities in the province and the 375 mayors, wardens and councillors who govern them. NSFM's board, made up of regional representation from across Nova Scotia, play an important role in keeping municipal issues front and centre.

In addition to Bolivar-Getson, other members of the board elected at the conference include:

President: Emily Lutz (County of Kings)
Vice President: Amanda McDougall (CBRM)
Past President: Pam Mood (Town of Yarmouth)
AMANS Representative: Alain Muise (District of Argyle)
Towns Caucus Chair: Brenda Chisholm Beaton (Town of Port Hawkesbury)
Towns Representatives: Sandra Snow (Town of Kentville) and Andrew Tanner (Town of Bridgewater)
Rural Representatives: Patti Durkee (District of Yarmouth) and Deborah Wadden (Municipality of Pictou County)
Regional Caucus Chair: Waye Mason (HRM)
Regional Representatives: Pam Lovelace (HRM) and Eldon MacDonald (CBRM)

About the NSFM
The Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) has been the collective voice for municipal governments across the province since 1906. With 379 members comprised of Mayors, Wardens and councillors, NSFM represents the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within provincial jurisdiction. Members include all 50 of Nova Scotia's municipalities. Learn more by visiting their website: https://www.nsfm.ca

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Sarah Kucharski
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