Fundy Albert will now have two vacancies to fill during the next municipal byelection.
John Ereaux has resigned as deputy mayor and councillor, citing personal reasons.
His letter was read out during a special council meeting held earlier this week.
Ereaux’s resignation comes just weeks after Bob Rochon stepped down as mayor.
“Over the past two years, I have sought to serve our community with dedication, honesty and integrity,” Rochon wrote in his letter.
“However, it has become clear to me that I no longer have the confidence and trust of members of this council. Without that, I am ineffective as mayor.”
Rochon said the province “did little” to help navigate the many obstacles that came with local governance reform in 2023, such as how to structure the local government, manage complex budgets, address infrastructure gaps and plan for the future.
“In the end, we were left to our own devices with little or no assistance, or guidance from provincial government,” wrote Rochon.
“This whole experience has been difficult on everyone including on members of council, Fundy Albert’s municipal employees, and constituents.”
Fundy Albert consists of the former villages of Alma, Hillsborough and Riverside-Albert, along with portions of five local service districts.
Councillor Heather Ward Russell has been named deputy mayor of the community until further notice.
