Richmond County’s brand new council elected district 4 councillor Amanda Mombourquette as
Members of Richmond County County Council: (left to right) District 1 Councillor Shawn Samson, District 3 Councillor Melanie Sampson, District 5 Councillor Brent Sampson, District 4 Councillor and Warden Amanda Mombourquette, and District 2 Councillor and Deputy Warden Michael Diggdon (photo by Jake Boudrot)
warden and district 2 councillor Michael Diggdon as deputy warden following a swearing-in ceremony last night at the municipal building in Arichat.
Also taking the oath of office from Judge Laurel Halfpenny-MacQuarrie was the new councillor in district 1, Shawn Samson, Melanie Sampson in district 3, and in district 5, Brent Sampson.
Following the meeting, Mombourquette said she was “overwhelmed” to be voted warden by her fellow councillors just over a week after being elected in district 4.
Pointing to an “exciting four years,” the new warden said the first order of business for the new council is getting up to speed.
Mombourquette said council will then set their priorities, among them are economic development infrastructure, healthcare and broadband Internet, as well as fire service protection for the Point Tupper area.
The new deputy warden added that council is very focused on economic development, and is on the same page.