# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Meet the Candidates - Doors Open at 2:30
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-03:00)
- **Event Description**: The Municipal District of St. Stephen would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the individuals who have put their names forward for Mayor and Council in the upcoming election.

Stepping up to serve your community is no small commitment. It takes courage, dedication, and a genuine desire to make a difference. We are fortunate to have a strong group of candidates who are willing to invest their time and energy into helping shape the future of our community. 

We encourage residents to take the time to learn more about each candidate. Reach out, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations about the issues that matter most to you and your family. An informed and engaged community is key to a strong and vibrant municipality.

Save the Date:

Join us on April 25, 2026, 3pm at the Garcelon Civic Center for the Meet the Candidates event, proudly sponsored by the Municipal District of St. Stephen and CHCO TV. This will be a great opportunity to hear directly from candidates and learn more about their vision for our community.

Let’s come together to support a respectful, informed, and engaged election process.



Mayor - 1 Spot

Steven C. Backman ~ Backman4MAYOR@proton.me

Mark Groleau ~ 506 927 0037; mark@buildupststephen.ca ~ http://www.buildupststephen.ca

Joyce Wright ~ 506 467 4747 ~ mamanana426@gmail.com ~ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566535655532


Councillor - Ward 1 - 3 Spots

Chandra Best ~ chandrabestruralward@gmail.com

Kris Booth ~ 506 321 3996 ~ krisbooth1974@hotmail.com ~ https://www.facebook.com/kris.booth.889872

Brian Cornish ~ (inc./sort.) ~ 506 469 4049 ~ bcornish47@gmail.com

Wade Greenlaw ~ (inc./sort.) ~ 506 653 7837 ~ wadegreenlaw234@gmail.com ~ https://www.facebook.com/share/1Nxi3WsZR1

Justin Wesselink ~ 519 357 7642 ~ JustinWesselink@gmail.com


Councillor - Ward 2 - 3 Spots

Bernadette Cunningham ~ 506 467 1385 ~ berniesbodyblast@yahoo.ca

Anthony Hall ~ 506 469 0692 ~ tinylee0123@gmail.com

Marg Harding ~ (inc./sort.)

David Hyslop ~ (inc./sort.) ~ 506 469 1841

Steven Morgan ~ 647 705 2872 ~ stevenmorgan@bellaliant.net ~ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579467647322

Ken Parker ~ 506 466 3151 ~ PHPKDP@hotmail.ca

Mark Howard Porter

Aelia Virdaeus ~ aelia_for_council@proton.me
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-stephen/meet-the-candidates-doors-open-at-2-30/200029975601429
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 86

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint Stephen
- **state**: NB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 22 Budd Ave., Saint Stephen, NB, Canada, New Brunswick E3L 1E9
- **lat**: 45.19304
- **long**: -67.27417
- **full address**: 22 Budd Ave., Saint Stephen, NB, Canada, New Brunswick E3L 1E9

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Meet the Candidates - Doors Open at 2:30 being held?
  - **A:** Meet the Candidates - Doors Open at 2:30 takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 22 Budd Ave., Saint Stephen, NB, Canada, New Brunswick E3L 1E9.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Meet the Candidates - Doors Open at 2:30?
  - **A:** Meet the Candidates - Doors Open at 2:30 is organized by Municipal District of St. Stephen.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Municipal District of St. Stephen's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Municipal District of St. Stephen a rating of 3/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Municipal District of St. Stephen has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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