Become a Member of Council
Municipal Election 2024
Residents of Trenton, like all Nova Scotians, will choose their Municipal representatives on October 19, 2024.
In addition to choosing a Mayor for the Town, voters will elect four (4) Councillors, each elected for a four-year term. Trenton voters elect the Mayor and Councillors, while the Deputy Mayor is selected and appointed through a Council motion annually. Councillors do not represent a specific district or ward, but rather each serves the Town as a whole.
If you are considering running in the municipal election, we recommend that you start by reading the pdf Candidate’s Guide to Municipal and School Board Elections (466 KB) to learn general information, key dates, and more.
Who can run in a municipal election?
To qualify to run as a candidate in a municipal election (mayor or councillor), you must be:
- 18 years of age at the time of nomination
- a Canadian citizen
- ordinarily resident in the Town of Trenton for six months preceding nomination day, and continue to so reside
There are several disqualifications, for a complete list please consult the Candidate Information Guide (link above) or view the Municipal Elections Act, (MEA) Section 18.
How to Vote
Please visit the Town's 2024 Municipal Election page or the Elections Pictou County website for more information & updates.
Returning Officer
Josephine MacDonald
Phone: 902-485-2253
Email:
46 Municipal Drive, Pictou, NS B0K 1H0
Visit the Elections Pictou County website for updates and information about the 2024 Municipal Election!
Additional Information for Prospective Candidates
More information for voters about Canadian Democracy
Nova Scotia Dept. of Municipal Affairs - New Municipal Councilors Guide