Press Releases
Richmond County Announces New CAO
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For Immediate Release
Richmond County, NS – Richmond County Council announced on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, that they successfully recruited a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to lead the County’s administrative operations.
Following a competitive, nationwide search led by human resources advisory firm, Gerald Walsh Associates, Council announced that Troy MacCulloch of Pincher Creek (formerly New Glasgow) will assume the position of CAO in August.
Tax Rate Increases by Four Cents – Investments in Community, Infrastructure, and Growth
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Richmond County, NS – Richmond County Council approved its 2022/2023 budget at a Special Council meeting on June 1, 2022, resulting in a four-cent tax increase and strategic investments in communities, infrastructure and growth.
Highlights of the budget include an increase in mandatory contributions for services such as policing, education, and housing of over $210,000. On a budget that generates approximately $94,000 in revenue for every one cent of tax charged, this created significant pressure for Council to deal with pressing infrastructure and community concerns. Council has made investments with regard to personnel,
adding critical resources to Public Works and returning to a full-time emergency management and fire services officer. Warden Amanda Mombourquette noted that “Through these investments, we're committing to placing a renewed focus on planning and preparation for emergency management and climate change.”