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Steve Hicks

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Steve Hicks
28th Mayor of Fredericton
Assumed office
June 1, 2026
Preceded byKate Rogers
Personal details
SpouseAngela Hicks
Children2

Steve Hicks is a Canadian politician who has been mayor of Fredericton since 2026. He previously served as a city councillor, first elected in 2008 and serving for four terms.[1][2] His wife, Angela, succeeded him as a city councillor.

Hicks previously worked in the criminal and social justice fields, while also working for the Government of New Brunswick as a probation officer. As a city councillor, he represented Ward 5 and served as deputy mayor. In 2026, he was elected Fredericton's mayor, defeating Jenica Atwin. He is a graduate of St. Thomas University and is married with two children.[3][4][5][6]

Electoral history

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Candidate Vote %
Steve Hicks10,23953.27
Jenica Atwin8,60444.76
John M. Reid3791.97

References

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  1. Farley, Sam (February 19, 2026). "Most N.B. mayors plan to run again in May, after sometimes rocky spell adjusting to reforms". CBC News.
  2. "Elections NB - Local Government Election Schedule". www1.gnb.ca. Archived from the original on 2025-11-17. Retrieved 2026-01-27.
  3. "Steve Hicks for Fredericton". Steve Hicks for Fredericton. Steve Hicks Campaign. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
  4. "Fredericton, Moncton getting new mayors after New Brunswick municipal elections". Global News. Global News. 2026-05-11. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
  5. "Fredericton mayoral race sees Steve Hicks defeat former MP Jenica Atwin". CBC News. CBC News. 2026-05-12. Retrieved 2026-05-16.
  6. "Steven Hicks". City of Fredericton. City of Fredericton. Retrieved 2026-05-16.