Councillor Emil Olsen

Emil Olsen is a fixture on Quispamsis Town Council. He has been a member since 2004, serving as deputy mayor from 2008 to 2012. This follows his time as mayor of Quispamsis, prior to amalgamation, from 1983 to 1995.

Emil has been very active in Quispamsis since arriving in 1974. His community service record is lengthy having participated on numerous provincial, regional and town committees. He is proud to have signed the original regional agreements for fire, police, and library services on behalf of the residents of Quispamsis and continues to support and recognize the strengths of our regional services.

Emil is a team player and wants to work with his fellow councillors to address the challenges of our growing community. A municipal water system, affordable housing, apartments, accessible paved trails, sidewalks, paving of roads and lighting are among his priorities.

Emil currently serves on the Climate Change and Public Transit (Comex) committees. He is vice chair of the New Brunswick Municipal Employees Pension Board and chair of the Rocmaura Foundation. He is also a member of Recycle NB.

Emil and his wife Margot have four children, eight grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Emil is committed to providing his support and energy to oversee the continued growth of Quispamsis.