Kevin Boon - Councillor, Town of Mahone Bay

04/11/2026

Thanks for coming out to our town and spending so much time in our community.

People loved it.

02/23/2026

Summer internship opportunity for someone interested in developing experience in clean energies and optimization of storm water systems. Please share.

Update: Deadline to apply has been extended to March 2.

We're excited to announce that the Town of Mahone Bay is once again hiring a summer intern, through a partnership with the Clean Foundation!

This year we are advertising for a Stormwater Management Intern.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity visit, https://cleanfoundation.ca/job/stormwater-management-intern/

02/23/2026

Welcome to my page, and thank you to everyone who participated in our recent by-election.

I’m honoured to serve as your Councillor. This page will now shift from campaign messages to open communication, including updates, reflections, and conversations about where our town is headed.

My email address is listed here, so please feel free to reach out with any questions, suggestions, or concerns.

Mahone Bay is special. It deserves steady leadership, respectful dialogue, and thoughtful decisions that consider both today and the long term.

I’ll do my best to:
• Listen carefully
• Ask good questions
• Weigh decisions thoughtfully
• Keep the community informed

Thank you for the trust you’ve placed in me. I look forward to serving you.

Kevin
Councillor, Town of Mahone Bay

02/15/2026

Good evening, Mahone Bay.

Thank you. The results are in, and I am honoured to have been elected to Town Council.

Congratulations to Katherine for Council on her election, and to the other candidates, Michelle Gryphon for Town Council, Cathie Slaughenwhite-Nowe, and Bill Lewis, each of whom brought passion for our community and thoughtful ideas about how to make our town better.

I’m grateful to everyone who voted for me, and I’m ready to begin the work alongside Council. For those I’ve had conversations with, I have listened, and I will bring voice to the important questions raised. For those I haven’t yet met, I look forward to connecting, listening, and learning.

I will serve with integrity, diligence, and care, and yes, perhaps with a bit of humour and fun along the way.

Thank you again for your trust.

ELECTION RESULTS - SPECIAL ELECTION FEBRUARY 14TH 2026
Congratulations to all our candidates for engaging Mahone Bay residents in this election for two new Councillors. Join us in welcoming Kevin Boon and Katherine McCarron as new members of the Mahone Bay Town Council.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day, Mahone Bay ❤️

Today is the final day to vote in the Special Election. Electronic voting is open until 7:00 PM and the Town of Mahone Bay offices are open until 7 pm.

Running this campaign has been a real joy, I’ve loved meeting so many of you and having thoughtful and real conversations about our town and its future.

A big thank you to Clare Blyth and the Town of Mahone Bay staff for their clear communication and for making the voting process seamless.

If you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time.

Enjoy your Saturday.

— Kevin

Today is election day for the 2026 Town of Mahone Bay Special Election.

Electronic voting will end at 7:00pm.

Town Hall is open until 7:00pm for voter help. Please use the side entrance next to the garage door to enter. To open the door, use the automatic door opening button.

Results will be announced on the Town of Mahone Bay website and Facebook when available.

For any further questions, please contact Clare Blyth at Town Hall or 902-521-2487 or [email protected]

02/12/2026

Voting Reminder
Mahone Bay Municipal By-Election (February 14th)

Welcome to mid-February.
I hope you’re doing well, whether you’re enjoying the Olympics, getting outside between winter storms, or hibernating by the fire. Yes, I know a few of you who are hibernating. We’ve certainly had our share of weather lately, and I’ve been battling a cold this past week myself.

As a reminder, there are two full days remaining to cast your ballot in the by-election to fill two open Council positions for the Town of Mahone Bay.

As of today, approximately 23% of eligible voters have cast their ballots. While turnout in by-elections is typically lower than in general municipal elections, every vote matters and community participation strengthens our town.

Voting is open now and continues through Saturday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m.

You can vote:
- Online
- By phone
- In person with assistance at Town of Mahone Bay offices.

Eligible voters should have received a voter information letter with a website link, PIN number, and instructions.

Had to step out for a few photos this morning. Here’s one from after our latest snowfall, capturing some of the beauty of our town.

02/09/2026

When I first shared that I was planning to run for Town Council, I jokingly said I wouldn’t be your typical political candidate, you know, the kind willing to kiss babies or say yes to everything just to get elected. At the time, it was very much tongue-in-cheek.

Then, quite literally the next day, I was out and about when a good friend said, “Oh, there’s a new baby. Kevin has to have his photo taken.” So I did. And of course, it ended up on Facebook.

Not long after, while at the Legion breakfast, I met Michelle Gryphon one of the other Town Council candidates, and had my photo taken with her new baby as well.

And then, over the past couple of weeks, it happened again — twice more, in fact.

All good fun, but it also got me thinking.

Mahone Bay is a town where younger generations want to move, settle, and raise families. And why wouldn’t they? Bayview Community School has already seen a couple of generations of students pass through its doors. I’ve spoken with parents who raised their children here, kids now in their 20s and 30s, who still talk fondly about growing up and attending public school in Mahone Bay.

That’s why planning for a family-friendly town matters.

We’re fortunate to have strong community assets, the Mahone Bay Centre, parks, music and arts, trails, and activities here and in our neighbouring towns. At the same time, real challenges remain: affordability, access to housing, good-paying and entrepreneurial job opportunities, and building an attainable quality of life for people at different stages of life.

These are the kinds of things we need to think about, and plan for, as we build Mahone Bay’s future.

By the way, the polls are still open for another five days. If you haven’t voted yet, information is available on the Town of Mahone Bay website, or in one of my earlier posts.

02/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Candidates Forum last night, and thank you to Mike Broley and the Mahone Bay Tourism and Chamber of Commerce for hosting.

Someone did a headcount and estimated there were at least 100 people in attendance, a great turnout for a town of just over a thousand people.

The questions showed how engaged and informed people are, and as I’ve gotten to know the other candidates, it’s clear that each brings passion for the community and valuable skills to the table. I encourage everyone to vote for the candidates you believe can best help lead our town in the years ahead.

I didn’t take any photos last night, so I’m sharing this one instead.

Voting begins today, Thursday, February 5 at 8:00 a.m. and continues through Saturday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Voting is online, by phone or you can get assistance at the Town of Mahone Bay office. Eligible voters should have received their voting information and instructions by mail. I strongly encourage everyone to take part and vote.

02/04/2026

Just to help clear up any confusion around the upcoming council election events:

Over the past few days, there have been a couple of informal candidate discussions, one at Saltbox Brewing Company and one this afternoon at Betty’s at The Kitch. These were casual opportunities for conversation and listening.

The official and most important event is the Candidates Forum, hosted by the Mahone Bay Chamber of Commerce, taking place tomorrow night.

📍 Mahone Bay Centre (Gym)
🗓 Wednesday, February 4
🕖 Doors open at 6:45 pm | Forum starts at 7:00 pm

This is the opportunity to hear from all five (5) candidates running in the special election for the two (2) open Town of Mahone Bay Councillor seats, ask questions, and take part in the discussion.

We hope you’ll join us and be part of the conversation.

02/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out this afternoon to share perspectives and ask questions of the candidates. And thank you to Betty's at the Kitch for hosting us, it was a welcoming space for conversation.

It was great to have four of the five candidates in attendance. The fifth was travelling and couldn’t make it, which happens, but it was encouraging to have such strong representation and a respectful, thoughtful exchange.

We heard a range of views, and conversations like this are important for our community.

The official Candidates Forum takes place tomorrow evening (Wednesday) at the Mahone Bay Centre, starting at 7:00 pm.
A few people mentioned they hadn’t seen the notice for tomorrow’s forum, so I’ll be sure to share those details again here and in the community groups.

Each candidate brings a different perspective, set of skills, and passion, and I hope you’ll join us tomorrow evening to listen, ask questions, and be part of the conversation about Mahone Bay’s future.

01/30/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to our candidate’s discussion this afternoon, and to Saltbox Brewing Company for hosting. Thanks as well to Ed from South Shore Bulletin for joining us and taking photos of the event.

The conversation was constructive, and it was great to meet many of you. Running a town is complex, and we touched on a wide range of topics, from quality of life in our community, affordability, and housing, to how decisions are made through Council and the Town, finances, and visions for the future.

I appreciate Katherine and Michelle for bringing their voices to the conversation. Creating space for respectful dialogue, listening to concerns, and ensuring people have an opportunity to be heard is important to me. I also look forward to a wider discussion with all the candidates.

With a short time window and challenging winter weather, it hasn’t been easy to campaign in the usual ways. There will be another drop-in Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at the Barn in Mahone Bay, and I’m working to finalize one more opportunity (stay tuned) before the Candidates Forum next Wednesday.

Thanks again, it was nice to put faces to names of some of you I’ve interacted with online.

01/28/2026

Candidate Discussion at Saltbox Brewing – Friday, Jan 30

This will be the first of one or two informal candidate discussions ahead of the official Candidates Forum on February 4.

📅 Friday, January 30
🕛 12:00 noon
📍 Saltbox Brewing Company

After this week’s snowstorm — and with more snow expected — some plans were delayed. Still, I’ve been spending much of my time talking with people around Mahone Bay, both inside and outside town boundaries, listening to what matters most.

What I’m hearing consistently:

- A strong love for Mahone Bay

- A desire for clearer budget oversight, transparency, and communication

- Questions about current and past town projects and the overall health of town finances

- Concern about BMO’s plans to leave Mahone Bay and what options may exist

- Affordability challenges for young families, including daycare

And from more than a few people — a real wish to see the Wooden Boat Festival return as an annual event

Saltbox Brewing has generously agreed to host an informal candidate discussion, and I’d like to invite any candidates running in the upcoming election to join us.

If you’re a candidate and would like to participate, please message me to confirm your attendance, and we’ll share the details as they’re confirmed.

This is about listening, respectful conversation, and community.