Wayne Melanson to Run for District 5 seat on Antigonish County Council

Aug 8, 2024 | Local News

Wayne Melanson announced his intention to run for District 5 of the Municipality of the County of Antigonish in the upcoming municipal election, set for October 19.

Born and raised in the district, Melanson says his Acadian heritage is a great source of pride. He has served as a volunteer member of the Pomquet and area Fire Department, as well as working as a mechanic.

Melanson said he looks forward to hearing from and meeting with residents to learn about their concerns and priorities, adding his goal is to listen, build on what makes District 5 great, and address issues that matter most to residents.

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