Mayor’s Office

Elected as Mayor in May 2016, Dawn Arnold brings a vision to move Moncton forward by building a stronger, more transparent, and economically sound city. She was first elected in 2012 as councillor-at-large and quickly earned the reputation of being one of Moncton’s most active, involved, and accessible councillors.

In her mandate as Mayor, Dawn, in collaboration with Council, will see through the responsible completion of several key projects. She has also committed to keeping City Hall open for businesses and making it easier for local businesses to grow and thrive.

A strong advocate of transparency and community engagement, Dawn encourages dialogue with residents on important issues with the goal of building a city where individuals of all backgrounds and income levels can live, work, and play.

In 1999, Dawn became involved with the Frye Festival and served as its chair for 15 years. A passionate supporter of local arts and culture, she wanted to create a platform that would celebrate the works of New Brunswick’s French and English authors, put Moncton on the world stage, and inspire students to read, write, and think critically.

Dawn is a recipient of the Order of New Brunswick, the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal, the YWCA’s Women of Distinction Award, two Paul Harris Fellowships, the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres from the Government of France, and Municipal World’s Women of Influence in Local Government award. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto and has done further education at Harvard, Université Paul-Valéry, and Saint Mary's University (ICD.D).

Dawn is married to Paul Goobie and is mother to Emma and Zack. Her favorite activities include Saturday mornings at the Moncton Market, cycling the city’s trails, and supporting the many great restaurants and businesses across the city.

With the energy and passion to continue growing a better and more dynamic community, Dawn is eager to hear suggestions and ideas from all Monctonians.