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In the weeks leading up to this municipal election, Hello Oxford asked each candidate to answer a set of questions on topics relevant to our community. For various reasons, not all were able to respond. Their omission here should not be viewed negatively – we simply couldn’t make it work.  Others chose to provide a statement that may or may not address these questions. You are encouraged to reach out to all candidates directly if you are curious about their positions on any issue. Their replies are provided in alphabetical order (by surname) below:

The questions

Currently serving Mayor & Councilors:

  1. Looking back over your term in office, what surprised you the most about serving as a public representative / member of municipal government?
  2. Highlight(s)?
  3. Disappointment(s)?
  4. The public doesn’t always seem to appreciate the work that Town Council has done. What do you wish they knew / What will you do to change that perspective?
  5. Apart from financial resources, what is the largest roadblock to development in a small town?

All Candidates:

  1. Why should the public vote for you in this election?  What do you bring to the table?
  2. Is there a specific issue that made up your mind to offer as a candidate for council? 
  3. What are the main issues you see as being important to tackle over the next four years?
  4. Oxford will have a new Community Centre by the end of 2025. What other amenities does the town currently lack / would you like to work to make a reality?
  5. The current mayor advocated for curbside garbage pickup and the closing of the Transfer Station. Where do you stand on this issue?
  6. Oxford’s share of the contract with the RCMP this budget year is over $596-thousand (out of a total budget of $3.12-million). Are we paying too much? Are we being properly served?
  7. The Department of Municipal Affairs’ Financial Assessment of the Town of Oxford (2021–22) labelled us “High Risk”. A large part of that calculation is due to Oxford’s “Reliance on a single business” (Oxford Frozen Foods).  What concrete steps can we take to diversify Oxford’s commercial portfolio?

The Responses

Carla Black (incumbent)

  1. The main surprise for me was the process of accomplishing change as a counselor.
  2. One highlight for me was being a part of the county-wide poverty reduction committee. It was exciting to get to work with fellow councilors and individuals who are also passionate about improving and raising awareness about food insecurity and the level of poverty within our community. 
  3. While changing the town’s perspective is difficult, I think the important thing is that I continue to do work with the council that I feel considers the best interests of everyone in Oxford and I hope that the town knows that.
  4. A few roadblocks that I feel are present are both the lack of space within our downtown area and our proximity to many urban locations like Amherst and Moncton. 
  1. I am accountable and understand the challenges of running a small business in Oxford. After serving for one term, I feel better equipped to help move Oxford forward in the interest of everyone in the community.
  2. No. I feel there is a lot of work to be done.
  3. Things like housing, transportation, food security, and the roads while continuing to keep a close eye on our spending.
  4. Creating diverse and affordable housing, a wider variety of job opportunities, and transportation issues.
  5. I think we are very lucky to have our town dump in this day and age. I hope that we can hold onto it for a very long time.
  6. Yes, we are paying too much, and as a council have been, and still are working to get this amount reduced.
  7. This issue surrounding the financials of the town has been a prominent one throughout my whole term. As a council, we have focused on continuously monitoring our finances and I think the best plan of action is to maintain this route moving forward. 

Arnold MacDonald (incumbent)

On October 19, 2024  please get out and vote.  You do have a say and now is the time.  I am looking forward to serving and working for you the citizens of oxford.

 Now that it is that time again to elect a new Town Council and Mayor… Everyone will tell you what they have done or are willing to do but let’s look back at the last 4 years!  Do things look different in town?

What is missing or what is not fixed?

  1. PROMISE only what I can control. Good intentions only get you so far.  The mayor is a figurehead. He, or she, steers the town ship. Being marooned on an island doesn’t help anyone.
  2. BE WILLING to make tough decisions. Some politicians, especially nationally, will not address issues that they know will make them unpopular. Good mayors explain, not dictate.
  3. TRY TO COMPROMISE when possible. Some issues just are not big deals. Find common ground and go for it.
  4. COMMUNICATE. Listening skills are essential. Mayors should probably listen more than they talk, and they need to be able to discern actual problems vs. personality issues. But they also need to know when to speak up and let others know what needs to be accomplished. Maybe this should have been No. 1.
  5. THE ONLY AGENDA should be what is best for the town and finding solutions on how to improve the town. 
  6. TREAT ALL RESIDENTS of this town the same. Just because someone’s family lived in the town for the last 100 years does not make his opinion more important than someone else who just moved to town. 
  7. HAVE a kind heart. OK, that sounds corny, but seriously, some residents simply need someone on their side to fix something, like a chronic pothole on their street. Some compassion or empathy does wonders for residents. And most just want to be heard.
  8. WORK with the Council
  9. and town department heads to accomplish town goals. Everyone needs to be on the same page. 
  1. I WILL tell you what I want to do in the town. What’s important? Maintaining town services, adding to them, revitalizing the downtown, cleaning up property in disrepair or setting up a plan for the paving of our streets in town — tell you what I want to do for the next four years, and then work toward them.
  2. STICK to the issues. People may like to chuckle at the gossip/cheap shots at each other, but  keep it professional. 
  3. Don’t spread lies or let others spread lies for me. Lets have an “Open Door Policy”… no question is too small to ask and yes you will get an answer.  
  4. Make Sure that you are well informed on what is going on in the town.  We are here to serve you and the town.
  5. Let’s put in place with the help of Council Policies to repair and maintain our streets.  We will try to promote our town in a better way.

Olivia Canning-Sweet (incumbent)

1. The few things that surprised me the most about coming into council is the lack of resources/ difficulty applying for grants/ how awful some people can be to you. There is a lot of leg work people have no idea about and never will unless they are a part of council.

2. I love working within the community, trying to help as best as I can with what resources I have that makes a difference is super meaningful to me.

3. Some people of Oxford fear change, and this makes my job as a councillor tough at times. I wish people could see through my eyes the potential for Oxford, as well as what changes I have helped to implement thus far.

4. When being a municipal figure of any sort, you are an automatic target for negativity, and until you’ve been there for yourself, you will never understand the position, no matter how much education is provided, there will always be people that try to drag you down. At the end of the day, we are only human. You must have thick skin and a backbone, or you will get emotionally destroyed. When it comes to perspective, you can’t change that, there will always be disappointment somewhere. All I can do is keep showing up and advocating for those who have put their trust in me.

5. The largest roadblock is opening the idea of change and growth; a lot of Oxford folks just aren’t interested in it. I can’t put everyone under the same umbrella, but I’ve learned that the majority or folks like things just the way they are, and they are not the least bit interested in change. This is very common in small communities, and I can understand change is hard, but we need to implement growth in the community, or we won’t thrive. 

  1. The public should vote for me because I genuinely care about the community. I made the choice to make this my forever home, regardless of the lack of resources etc. I am an open book and will fight for those who instill their trust in me. A few areas that I am passionate about is accessibility, inclusivity, and creating programs for our youth. 
  2. There was no specific issue that had me decide to run, other than one year in council isn’t long enough, I need more time to be able to make a bigger difference. 
  3. Some important issues for me are the obvious, like paving main street, fixing sidewalks, and making our streets and community accessible for all. We have a large senior population, as well as persons with disabilities. It is enraging for me to see the mess of the sidewalks, streets, and lack of accessibility to public buildings- Town owed as well as locally owned businesses.  We also need programs for our youth. I’m a mom of a 9-year-old, so obviously focusing on youth programming and events is huge for me. I have enjoyed doing events over the last year such as family day activities, dances for elementary level students, etc., but we need more of this and a proper space to hold such events. I can’t wait until the Oxford Community Centre is up and running for these reasons. 
  4. The town needs rental space for events, a place to go enjoy events that is accessible for all. I can’t wait to see the finished product of the new centre. Some other amenities I would like to see for Oxford is more community events for people of all ages and ethnicities. We have such a wonderful mix of folks from all over the world, but I feel we lack a sense of community together.  
  5. The dump should stay OPEN and that will be my vote. It’s been a ritual for many to do their dump run once a week or more if needed. Nobody wants to store their garbage/ compost for two weeks until pick up with curb side, that would cause such an influx of rodents such as rats etc. Let’s not try to fix what isn’t broken and focus on bigger issues such as maintaining and fixing infrastructure. 
  6. There are some wonderful RCMP officers that work in Oxford, but I don’t think it’s necessary to have RCMP here as it just costs way too much money. I do think they properly serve the community, but it’s too much of an expense. 
  7. While people talk about dissolving as a town and going to the Municipality, I don’t think we are in that bad of shape yet, time will tell over the next four years. Oxford Frozen Foods will always be the biggest business Oxford has, but who knows what the future holds. I think whatever we are doing now is working, here’s to hoping we continue to stay out of the red and move on. 

Brenton Colborne (incumbent)

(unavailable – check back in the coming days)

Millisa Elis

  1. I bring a willingness to listen to people’s ideas and bring things to the table to discuss the probabilities of making these things happen. I understand that we must work within a budget, not everything that people want can be done right away, but hopefully in the next four years we can make changes to our town that will benefit our little community.
  2. I enjoy giving back to people and teaching my kids to do the same. Two years ago, I joined the Recreation Committee where we have provided numerous successful events for our town. Now that my kids are older, I decided to run for council to have a voice in our town for myself, my kids and all Oxford residents.
  3. (i) We need to bring more events to our town, not only for locals but also to bring others into the town to enjoy and bring more people to support our small businesses.
    (ii) Recreation to keep people active both physically and mentally. Encourage people to get to know each other, companionship to people that may not have the family support, or just to have a place to go and get out of the house and socialize.
    (iii) Keeping the dump open
    (iii) Increased RCMP presence at night
  4. * Affordable housing is needed not only for lower income families now, but what does the future hold for our children in the next 5, 10, 15 years?
    * Emergency shelters for people that are homeless (Even just a plan).
    * Prolonged power outages
    * Storms, etc.
  5. I will be advocating to keep the transfer station open. Having the ability to take our garbage and compost, recyclables to the dump three days a week helps keep our community clean. It is convenient for people to go when they have the time off to do so or slip out if they forgot something instead of waiting two weeks for the next curbside pickup.
  6. I believe with the changes of criminal activities during the night / early mornings, that RCMP need to be present at these times to stop some of these major thefts that are making it hard for our towns people to sleep at night. Changes need to be made so we have to work on better solutions.
  7. Steps are being taken to create more housing to the town of Oxford, i.e., Seven Lee Way, housing on Pugwash Road and Main Street. These things will bring in more property taxes, families buying locally, where the money stays in the community.

Greg Henley (incumbent)

  1. Probably the biggest surprise was how many different agencies had their hands out for our tax dollars. What it costs to run the town – let’s put it that way. Police protection – over $600-thousand now, Fire protection, there’s $300-thousand, School Board, its close to $100-thousand…  all of these things add up. And all of a sudden you have staff you want to pay, you’ve got maintenance on your equipment, it doesn’t take long to plow through the money. I was a bit shocked. One of the biggest surprises was how close the town was to going under when we first came into office. Two deficits in a row, nothing in the reserves… it’s like buying that house that seems “not bad,” and then you start looking at the joists and the sills, and the roof needs to be replaced. That was the biggest surprise… just how quickly what bit of money we have left over and what we have to try and do with it. And the reserve issue… having to put the money into the reserves, to prove that we can afford it before they’ll give you the money. It’s not as clear-cut and simple as people think.  
  2. I guess the biggest highlight for me is getting the municipal “house” – the financial indicators that the Department of Muncipal Affairs uses to assess the town – in order. That means the town is still viable. We’re no longer in danger of collapse. I think that’s the big accomplishment by council and staff over the past two years. We were in rough shape, and now we’re in growth mode. 
  3. It’s been a fairly good ride… we could always use more dollars coming in for infrastructure and whatnot. There haven’t been too many low points… we had floods, we got through them, we learned from them. The biggest disappointment perhaps is that we have idiots / vandals / thieves who keep breaking into our well site. That’s a disappointment. There’s 12-hundred people relying on that water source. Maybe tampering with a municipality’s water source should be considered domestic terrorism… maybe that would be enough to discourage people from going in and trying to steal some generators.
  4. One of the biggest challenges we’re facing is communication. Communicating enough information to the public, getting the message out there, and then they have to read it and absorb it. I was on Six Rivers every week, and I kept going on about building up the reserves. A lot of people still didn’t get it… “You’ve got the tax dollars, why don’t you fix the roads?”  That’s going to be our biggest challenge now.
  5. (previously covered)

All Candidates:

  1. I think I have a fairly good track record. We accomplished a lot in the last four years, and there are still things I want to see accomplished. I’d like to see a long-term health facility for the seniors in our town. I still think it’s wrong that we send our seniors off somewhere in their final years. This was their home, why shouldn’t they be allowed to stay in it. I would like to continue to push that issue. I’d like to see a better police model set up for the town of Oxford – we’re spending $600-thousand dollars and we could do better with that kind of money. I think we can come up with a better model. I would like to see the growth in Oxford continue. I have some experience now as Mayor – the first couple of years were a big learning curve, and we’ve made progress. I’d like to continue that progress.
  2. The town’s doing well right now, good staff, good council, I hope that will continue. The two things I want to push for are a long-term health facility and a better policing model.  
  3. The province is doing a full review in the next year on the policing… I’d like to see a two-tier system. We’re forced by the governments to have a Mountie here on our Town policing, to have the RCMP, so that in the event we had a major event and we had our own police, we would have to call in the RCMP for fingerprinting and other services… and the bill for that would break our bank. So let’s set up a couple of special town constables to handle the day-to-day stuff, the speeders, noise, bylaw enforcement, that type of thing. Something that wouldn’t cost as much. It’s not a crime-ridden town.
  4. I’m told our school isn’t big enough. I hear from people that it’s overcrowded. 
  5. I have bigger fish to fry, than trying to save the town $40-thousand. It’s social, it’s built into the fabric of the town, and it’s not worth losing an election over!  I would prefer curbside, but it seems more people want to keep the transfer station. 
  6. (covered previously)
  7. We’ve just sent in the financials… I have it on my fridge, that’s how happy I am about this – it’s on my fridge! Now we have one red indicator, and a couple of yellow. We were deemed “Moderate Risk”. In the next year, that yellow will be green. That doesn’t mean a lot to the public, maybe, but for those of us who have been dealing with this, that’s significant. It means we’re no longer on the brink.  We’re looking at developments that would bring in more business, but one of the drawbacks of that, both the feds and province are pushing housing development, not developing new businesses. There’s not a lot of funding for that. My argument on the “one major employer” red indicator, we’ve got a major employer who’s invested a lot of money in this town, a lot of that in housing, which shows a great commitment. This is not a fly-by-night call centre that showed up because they were getting a tax break, I think it’s an unfair assessment against Oxford Frozen Foods and the town – they’re penalizing us for having a single employer. It’s an unfair assessment. Any time the press has spoken to me on this point, I’ve pointed out that it’s an unfair penalty. 

Paul Jones (incumbent)

I’m Paul Jones, a lifelong resident of Oxford, Nova Scotia, with over 45 years of business experience, including 31 years as a local business owner. I’ve proudly served on the Town Council for 16 years, first elected in 2004. Throughout my time on council, I’ve contributed to key committees such as Audit, Fire, Arena, Personnel, Public Works, and Town Buildings, and I chaired the committee that helped secure the Oxford Regional Education Centre (OREC). Most recently I am serving as a member of the organizing committee for Oxford’s new Community Center. 

Ensuring financial security has always been my top priority. Through careful financial management, we’ve built up reserves, eliminated deficits, and strengthened the town’s budget. Key actions, such as the sale of the Little Forks Landfill and raising the Deed Transfer Tax, have allowed us to fund critical infrastructure projects like street paving, waterline upgrades, and public works improvements. I also believe in the importance of keeping our transfer station, which plays a vital role in maintaining clean streets and a healthy environment for our residents.

I’m deeply committed to increasing recreational activities for all ages. While we’ve made strides by establishing a Recreation Commission, I believe that hiring a full-time recreation director is essential to expanding programs and ensuring that residents of all ages have access to opportunities that promote health and community spirit. It’s important to recognize the dedicated volunteer group that has been instrumental in keeping our arena running, a true testament to the community’s strength and engagement.

Oxford Frozen Foods has long been a key part of our community, providing employment for many residents and supporting local initiatives. While we value its contribution, it’s equally important to focus on diversification to reduce our reliance on any single business. Diversifying our economic base will help ensure Oxford’s long-term stability and growth, creating new opportunities for employment and business development in the town.

One of my biggest disappointments was seeing a major capital project move forward without proper financial planning during a term when I wasn’t on council. This left the town in a poor financial position, but I’m proud of the work we’ve done over the last four years to correct that. Now, Oxford is on stronger financial footing and ready to invest in projects that truly benefit our residents.

Looking ahead, I’m excited about the new Community Center, potential for new housing and commercial development across the highway, as we work to complement the existing foundation provided by businesses like Oxford Frozen Foods with new opportunities for growth. 

Diversifying our commercial portfolio is key to securing long-term stability. In tandem, increasing communication with residents will ensure that their voices are heard, and they are involved in shaping the town’s future.

Additionally, reviewing our policing contract is an important issue for the community. I am committed to doing the research and engaging with the public to find the best path forward regarding policing in Oxford. 

In closing, having lived in Oxford since childhood, I care deeply about this community. With 45 years of business experience and 16 years on council, I’m committed to seeing Oxford thrive—financially secure, vibrant, and full of opportunities for all.

Chrystal McNutt (incumbent)

  1. Looking back over the past 3.5 years since serving as councillor a couple things really surprised me. As someone who did not attend council meetings before becoming a councillor, I was unaware of the cost of running a town. Yes, we all pay taxes and sometimes it seems like a lot of money. Surely you can run a town with all that cash coming in. When you sit down with the financials for the first time you quickly realize there isn’t a lot of money to go around. It is much more work than I thought trying to stretch every dollar. I was also quite surprised with the negativity that council must endure – especially on social media. Suddenly I am a councillor and now I am crooked, dumb, just out for my own agenda, and the list goes on. It was a tough transition for someone who enjoys posting pics of my family along with sharing post from volunteer groups of their upcoming events and such.
  2. Without a doubt the highlight of my time as councillor is the 1st Christmas parade I oversaw. It was December of 2021, and I had no idea what I was doing. I had a great group of volunteers, (mostly friends that I begged to help me) and we set out to plan a parade. It was overwhelming and exhilarating! When Santa left the D&R parking lot, and I knew we pulled it off I could have cried. Watching the volunteers come together and seeing so many residents out and about that night – I will never forget that feeling!
  3. Without a doubt the biggest disappointment from my time as a councillor is the negativity I have witnessed. I am getting better at not letting it get to me but every now and then it still hits where it hurts. The current mayor and councillors are all there to improve this town as best we can for very little recognition. I can guarantee you that not one of us is here for our own personal agenda – we are here to make this town as great as we all know it can be. Hearing people bash us after countless hours of meetings, events, phone calls, messages, and such, sometimes makes you wonder if it is all worth it. 
  4. When people are upset with the Town and how things are being run, I wish they would ask more questions. Ask a Councillor, ask the Mayor – we all have phones, email addresses and some of us use Messenger. Formulate a question and ask it! Maybe once you get the answers to your questions you may understand why it is being done the way that it’s being done.
  5. I feel one of our largest roadblocks in our town is communication. It is hard to get information out to the public. I understand you may not want to watch or may not have access to our Council Meetings. This is where we discuss what is going on with the town. How do we get that information out to everyone. Since recreation is my passion, personally I find it difficult to let everyone know what events are going on in our town. Radio and newspapers are a dying medium, social media isn’t reliable – what is the answer?
  • (and b.) I grew up in a family who volunteers. My parents have volunteered my entire life; I don’t know a life without it. I have been volunteering since I was old enough to wait tables at a pancake supper. Once I had a family of my own, I kept volunteering – minor hockey, Home & School, Cumberland Performing Arts, Girls Guides and the list goes on. Once my kids grew up and didn’t need me as much, I decided to run for council and help where I could. Town staff and the current council know that I will always step in where I am needed but my love of recreation is what I bring to the table. I love bringing the residents together in any way possible. I have, along with a great group of Recreation Commission members, organized Christmas parades, July 1st celebrity ball games, Family Day activities, Earth Week incentives, Volunteer Week appreciations, and much more. If I am elected this fall, I will continue to build recreation in our town!

(c) The main issue I want to tackle over the next four years is bringing everyone together as much as possible. We had a tough couple of years (Covid, along with the town’s finances), but our town is back and better than ever. We have so many newcomers to our little neck of the woods, and I want to create events that bring everyone out – let’s meet our new neighbors.

(d) I am over the moon excited for the upcoming Oxford Community Centre. It is going to answer so many of the town’s issues with available space. I cannot wait to walk on the walking track in the winter, attend a wedding, buy something at the 1st craft sale, get my library books from the new state of the art library and maybe someday watch my future grandkids play basketball. With that said, it doesn’t answer all the town’s amenity issues. I would love to see another restaurant in town and more local shopping. I would be willing to work with anyone who would be interested in making their vision a reality.

(e) The curbside/transfer station debate… I have always said from day one – the voters voted me in so that I will fight for them. I really have no opinion on this debate (because I am lucky enough to have a partner who looks after the garbage at home) but I will fight for what ever the residents want. If they vote to keep the transfer station open, I will fight tooth and nail to keep it open. If the majority of residents vote curbside, I will fight for that too. This is why voting in this election is so very important!

(f) I feel the cost of the RCMP in rural Nova Scotia is out of hand! I have attended a few meetings on the topic and each time they sell themselves as a wonderful service and they have so much to offer – which is all true. My comment to this topic is that sometimes the best service, the best car, the best, safest, most amazing item it not affordable. This service is no longer affordable to our Town! Do I have all the answers on how to fix, no. But I will keep asking the questions.

(g) I want to start by saying how grateful we should all be to our “single business” Oxford Frozen Foods. Every town in NS would be so lucky to have them supporting their town in the many ways that OFF supports Oxford. As I said earlier it would be great to have more of everything though. More restaurants and more stores would certainly create more local shopping but also more employment opportunities. The Oxford town boundaries are small, and space is limited, so we need to look outside the box. This council has started the process of looking at the viability of crossing the highway – the possibilities could be endless.

Padraic Moore

(unavailable – check back in the coming days)

Mervil Rushton

  1. I am there for the people  
  2. People of oxford would like to have changes. 
  3. Roads water sewer and the concerns of the residents 
  4. Something for the kids and the seniors 
  5. Keep it  
  6. In my opinion I think it could be changed and some walk around with the younger ones to get to know them more visible number. 
  7. In my opinion The town of Oxford has to expand. As a resident of the town of Oxford and supporter I believe we need change in the leadership. The people want change in Oxford.

Diyaa Sallam

(unavailable – check back in the coming days)

Frank Sellers

(unavailable – check back in the coming days)


Wendy Turpin

  1. First and foremost, I adore the town of Oxford, most especially its wonderful people. For almost 20 years now I have lived, worked and now retired in Oxford.  Fourteen of those years I owned and operated a successful massage therapy business “Power of Touch Therapeutic Clinic.”  What I bring to the table is a female perspective and life experience with an added background in business. I have had many different careers, from pumping gas at my Dads service station, waitressing, retail sales, office manager for a survey business, to executive assistance with an Irving company. I retired as a registered massage therapist. Every job I have strived to perform to the best of my abilities. My forte I was told was teaching and organization. Even after 4 years of retirement my massage clients still say they miss me. 

    Living and traveling across Canada I have listened and learned how different communities large and small make things work. Volunteering with boards. fund raising teams and as a massage therapist I had a chance to work with hospital foundations, the breast cancer society, the Terry Fox run, the Alzheimer society, hockey teams, swim teams, and the fireman’s challenge and more. At present I’m the treasurer for the Oxford and Area Lions Club. I’m proud to say I was one of the first two females to join the Lions Club.
  2. There was no specific issue that prompted me to offer as a candidate. To be of service to my community is very important to me.
  3. The main issue I can see that will need to be tackled in the near future is infrastructure. Water and sewer, roads, sidewalks are issues that I hear my neighbours concerned about. Theft and vandalism is another worry especially for our older residents.
  4. I would like to see a splash pad or something similar where you can cool off in the summer. Anything that gets families out together is bonus for the town.
  5. Most pickup plans are one week for garbage pickup and the next week is for recycling. If the large garbage bins were provided curbside pickup could work.
  6. Never shortchange your policing plan. The RCMP contract is a large expense but the services that they are able to offer are invaluable. In an emergency if the town had to play for any of these extra services the town budget would take a major hit. I have experienced first-hand not having a police officer available in a time of need.
  7. Encourage and promote small business development. Market the country and small-town lifestyle but we are still near to larger cities. Choose one attraction or activity to promote that would encourage tourism to the town.

NOW, CAST YOUR VOTE!

Advance polling in Oxford’s 2024 Municipal Election opens on Thursday, October 10th and closes on the official Election Day, Saturday, October 19th until 7:00pm.

You can cast your vote on the internet (oxford.isivote.com) or by telephone (1-888-356-9965) any time of day or night during that period. To vote using these methods, consult the voter card that you should have received by mail, which includes a 12-digit PIN number which uniquely identifies your vote (while maintaining your anonymity).

In-person paper ballots can be cast at the Oxford Fire Hall, 115 Waverly St., on October 10 and 15 (12:00 noon until 8:00pm) or October 9th (8:00am to 7:00pm).

There are additional options during the advance voting period for in-person assistance in electronic voting. Consult the voter’s card for more information. Be sure to bring the voter’s card with you when making use of the in-person assistance option.

The Voter Helpline can be accessed by phone at 902-216-1227, via email at elections2024@oxfordns.ca and online at Oxford’s 2024 Election page.

NOTE: that the 2024 Oxford Election ballot includes a non-binding plebiscite question regarding the issue of Transfer Station services vs. Curbside waste pickup. There is also an optional voting experience survey being conducted by university researcher Dr. Nicole Goodman: see the reverse of the voter’s card for details.

2 COMMENTS

  1. I attended the “Meet the Candidates” forum on Tuesday evening for the upcoming election. I was impressed with every single one and there’s no doubt in my mind that all have their best interest in our town. I see enough diversity in their hopes and plans for the town to make a difference when they work together for the things that need to be tackled. As an active member of Oxford Seniors Club, I was impressed to hear several candidates recognize the same concerns as we have: food security, housing, transportation, poverty, and recreation. In addition, we are striving to give the single Seniors a place to feel comfortable when they are lonely, as many are grieving. I believe that whoever we elect will try to do what they promise to do. Hats off!
    Please vote.

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