Mayor and Town Council

Town Address

459 Murray Street
PO Box 129
Mulgrave, NS
B0E 2G0
Phone: (902) 747-2243

Mayor Ron Chisholm

P.O. Box 192
Mulgrave, NS
B0E 2G0
(902) 631-2209   
 

 Deputy Mayor Joanne Maas Latimer

My name is Joanne Maas Latimer and I moved to Mulgrave in the fall of 2006. I was raised on a dairy farm in Marydale Antigonish County by my Dutch immigrant parents who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1956. I have three adult children and six grandchildren aged 5 to 13 years. Matthew, my husband of 9 years, is employed at KD Pharma and we enjoy living in Mulgrave. I love spending time with family, kayaking, gardening, walking and to help when I'm able.

I have a Bachelor of Business Administration (St.F.X. '81) with a major in Accounting. My employment history includes 10 years in hospitality starting as night auditor and working to be Assistant Manager. Next was 15 years in an accounting office prior to my retirement in June 2023.

I hadn't thought about running for municipal government until it was presented on the last day of nominations. An opportunity presented itself so I jumped at it. Looking forward to representing the residents of Mulgrave for the next 4 years. I'm a good listener and will research as needed for any follow up.  There is so much to do and learn which has started with a visit to townofmulgrave.ca website. The website has audited financial statements, bylaws, council meeting minutes and so much more. The information is available and I recommend taking some time to read this information. 

206 Main St
P.O. Box 321
Mulgrave, NS
B0E 2G0
(902) 870-0063
 

Councillor Robert Russell

Robert Russell (Bob), originally from Ontario, relocated to Mulgrave with his wife in 1972.  He has 2 children and 5 grandchildren.  Bob started his career as an electrical technician in the Navy where he was transferred to the East Coast, which is how he met his wife here in Mulgrave.  After the Navy, Bob worked offshore in the Oil Field for 41 years, he was in Brazil for the last 26 years of his career;  the final 18 years of which he served as the companies Installation Manager.  

Bob wanted to become a Councillor for some time, however, was unable to do so until after his retirement. Once retired, he seized the opportunity to run as a Councillor.  Bob is on his second term with the Town of Mulgrave and is dedicated to seeing the Town prosper as much as possible. He is also the Vice President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 37. In Bob's spare time he can be found spending time with his family, camping, or spending time outdoors on snow mobiles or side by sides. 

P.O. Box 165
Mulgrave, NS
B0E 2G0
(902) 747-2259

Councillor Jane Tate

Hello, I’m Jane Tate, some of you may know me as Janie Jamieson. I have lived my entire life as resident of Mulgrave and am very proud of my town and our citizens. I am blessed with a wonderful family. My parents, 4 siblings, my Son and his partner and my 2 beautiful grandchildren.

Growing up in Mulgrave was quite different than today. The town hall today is where I attended school from grade Primary to grade 12. Your tennis and basketball courts were we skated and played hockey in winter and in summer we held festivals and street dances. Main street was different too, there was 5 to $1.00 store, a meat market, taxi stand and even a small restaurant. Our library was in the bottom half of the Parish hall. Days gone by that I recollect as I age.

I genuinely have never had much interest in any level of politics from a candidates perspective. Growing up you usually voted the way your parents did.However I always voted. I’d often heard my Dad say if you don’t vote you give up your voice to complain about the changes or how things haven’t. So here I am giving it a go with no promise to have any or all the answers, however I promise to mess up from time to time.

Times are definitely different, change doesn’t happen as quickly as we would like, as does remaining the same doesn’t bring forth change. My hope for the next 4 years is to work together to bring forth another version of Mulgrave, consisiting of Council and residents.

I look forward to many conversations with all of you.

317 Main St
PO Box 346
Mulgrave, NS
B0E2G0
(902) 631-0264
 

Councillor Helen Michel

My name is Helen Michel, in November 2020 my partner and I landed in Mulgrave after a cross country move from Ontario. We arrived during Covid and were eager to immerse ourselves in the community once the rules allowed. 

After purchasing one of the oldest homesteads in town, complete with a file folder of photos and historic documents, my interest piqued in local history. I discovered the Mulgrave Heritage Centre where I have enjoyed volunteering and adding my touches to posters, promotional material and helping to decorate and host events.

As an award-winning graphic designer and avid photographer, I have used my abilities to proudly promote Mulgrave's history with social media posts and designing a calendar for Mulgrave's Centennial as a fundraiser for the museum. 

“I have made new friendships and connections within this community and the more I am involved, the more it feels like home.”

As a new councillor, I would like to help promote Mulgrave, build our online presence and our local economy, while preserving and protecting the environment.

"The history of Mulgrave is one of rise and fall. Like the tides, it would be nice to see Mulgrave rise again. Committees like Scotia Days and MARA show the passion and energy the town folk have for Mulgrave. When strengths are combined, we can achieve great things."

302 Middle St
PO Box 104
Mulgrave, NS
B0E2G0
(519)-362-0606