New Brunswickers Can Earn Supplemental Income While Defending Life & Family
With municipal council and District Education Council (DEC) elections approaching on May 11, 2026, now is the perfect time to step forward. Many of you already volunteer, advocate, and lead in your communities — running for local office lets you bring strong pro-life and pro-family values directly into decision-making that affects schools, bylaws, community standards, and family policies.
These roles are part-time and provide supplemental income plus reimbursement for travel, meetings, and approved expenses. For many families, this can be a practical way to serve while earning extra income — without requiring you to quit your day job.
Municipal Council Salaries
Below is a listing of estimated salaries for Mayor, Deputy Mayor and City Councilors, alphabetically. Some of the larger centres might also offer benefits.
- Alnwick: Mayor $10,000; Deputy Mayor $6,000; Councillor $5,000
- Bathurst: Mayor ~$60,000–$90,000+, Councillor TBD
- Beaurivage: Mayor $42,550; Deputy Mayor $21,275; Councillor $17,020
- Beausoleil: Mayor $38,501; Deputy Mayor $16,555; Councillor $14,360
- Belle-Baie: Mayor $68,000 - $77,000; Deputy Mayor $27,200; Councillor $23,800
- Bois-Joli: Mayor $32,000; Deputy Mayor $16,000; Councillor $14,400
- Campbellton: Mayor $70,000; Deputy Mayor $34,300; Councillor $30,800
- Cap-Acadie: Mayor $52,257; Deputy Mayor $23,516; Councillor $20,903
- Caraquet: Mayor $52,000; Deputy Mayor $26,000; Councillor $21,000
- Champdoré: Mayor $37,496; Deputy Mayor $17,998; Councillor $16,123
- Dieppe: Mayor ~$60,000–$90,000+, Councillor TBD
- Doaktown: Mayor $9,450; Deputy Mayor $8,415; Councillor $7,650
- Eastern Charlotte: Mayor $33,000; Deputy Mayor $22,000; Councillor $13,200
- Five Rivers: Mayor $25,000; Deputy Mayor $12,500; Councillor $10,000
- Fredericton: Mayor ~$80,206 base (+ benefits/allowances, total compensation often ~$100,000+); Deputy Mayor ~$40,271; Councillor ~$31,375
- Fundy Albert: Mayor $40,000; Deputy Mayor $24,000; Councillor $20,000
- Fundy Shores: Mayor $10,500; Deputy Mayor $7,500; Councillor $6,500
- Fundy-St. Martins: Mayor $30,000; Deputy Mayor $15,000; Councillor $12,000
- Grand Bay-Westfield: Mayor $30,000; Deputy Mayor $15,224; Councillor $13,224
- Grand-Bouctouche: Mayor $38,000; Deputy Mayor $19,000; Councillor $15,200
- Grand-Sault / Grand Falls: Mayor $53,000; Deputy Mayor $26,500; Councillor $21,200
- Hampton: Mayor $30,000; Deputy Mayor $18,000; Councillor $13,500
- Haut-Madawaska: Mayor $34,000; Deputy Mayor $17,292; Councillor $15,392
- Hautes-Terres: Mayor $45,000; Deputy Mayor $19,125; Councillor $16,875
- Heron Bay / Baie-des-Hérons: Mayor $42,550; Deputy Mayor $20,850; Councillor $18,725
- Maple Hills: Mayor $45,535; Deputy Mayor $19,141; Councillor $17,014
- Miramichi River Valley: Mayor $27,000; Deputy Mayor $15,000; Councillor $11,000
- Miramichi: Mayor $60,000; Deputy Mayor $30,000; Councillor $26,000
- Moncton: Mayor ~$60,000–$90,000+, Councillor TBD
- Nouvelle-Arcadie: TBA
- Quispamsis: Mayor $51,750; Deputy Mayor $24,606; Councillor $21,489
- Rivière-du-Nord: Mayor $45,000; Deputy Mayor $20,500; Councillor $18,000
- Rothesay: Mayor $35,000; Deputy Mayor $18,900; Councillor $16,200
- Saint John: Mayor $88,000; Deputy Mayor $42,600; Councillor $32,600
- Salisbury: Mayor $31,500; Deputy Mayor $13,545; Councillor $11,970
- Shediac: Mayor $62,151; Deputy Mayor $24,860; Councillor $21,753
- Shippagan: Mayor $38,005; Deputy Mayor $16,342; Councillor $14,442
- Strait Shores: Mayor $10,000; Deputy Mayor $5,000; Councillor $4,000
- Sussex: Mayor $35,000; Deputy Mayor $20,000; Councillor $15,000
- Tantramar: Mayor $47,301; Deputy Mayor $28,380; Councillor $23,650
- Three Rivers: Mayor $24,000; Deputy Mayor $14,000; Councillor $10,000
- Valley Waters: Mayor $24,000; Deputy Mayor $12,500; Councillor $10,000
- Vallée-des-Rivières: Mayor $27,000; Deputy Mayor $14,620; Councillor $13,072
District Education Council (DEC) Trustees
- Regular Trustee: $3,000 per year + reimbursement for travel, meals, and approved expenses
- DEC Chair: $6,000 per year + reimbursement for travel, meals, and approved expenses
These amounts are in addition to any per-meeting or committee indemnities in some districts.
Expected Monthly Time Commitment
These are part-time roles (not full-time jobs). Actual hours vary by individual activity level, committee involvement, and local issues, but here is a realistic summary:
| Role | Annual Salary (base) | Expected Hours per Month | Notes on Commitment |
| Town/Rural Councillor (smaller communities) | $4,000 – $15,000 (typical) | 8 – 20 hours | - Monthly (or every 4–6 weeks) council meetings (2–4 hours + prep), occasional committees, public events, and constituent questions. - Lighter workload in small towns. |
| City Councillor (larger centres) | $16,000 – $32,000+ | 15 – 30+ hours | - More frequent meetings, committees, and constituent work due to larger population and complex issues. Still compatible with full-time employment for many. |
| District Education Council – Regular Trustee | $3,000 | 8 – 20 hours | - 1 to 2 meetings per month + related work (prep, school visits, policy review). |
| District Education Council – Chair | $6,000 | 12 – 25 hours | Same as regular + additional meetings with supervisors/directors. |
All roles include unpaid “on-call” elements (e.g., responding to residents or reviewing materials).
Serving on council or a DEC gives you a direct voice on issues that matter most to families — education policies, community standards, bylaws affecting life issues, and more.
Many pro-life and pro-family candidates have made a real difference at the local level.
Ready to run?
If you’re interested, reply to this email at [email protected].
Let’s ensure strong voices for life and family are on every ballot this May. Your community needs you!