Why Emily?
- Proven election success with two back to back wins in Kings County municipal elections (2016 and 2020)
- Elected as Deputy Mayor by fellow Kings County Councillors ( 2016 - 2020)
- Elected President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (2020)
- Part of a 6th generation family farm in Rockland
- Extensive experience in navigating municipal, provincial and federal departments
- Proven track record with Kings County residents as ‘mover and shaker’ and someone who gets things done
- Has a young family and represents a different type of politician for the next generation of Nova Scotians
- Elected as Deputy Mayor by fellow Kings County Councillors ( 2016 - 2020)
- Elected President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (2020)
- Part of a 6th generation family farm in Rockland
- Extensive experience in navigating municipal, provincial and federal departments
- Proven track record with Kings County residents as ‘mover and shaker’ and someone who gets things done
- Has a young family and represents a different type of politician for the next generation of Nova Scotians
About Emily
Emily and her husband Cassian live in Rockland with their three children. They are involved with the agriculture industry growing apples and peaches on Lutz Family Farm while raising their busy kids and being active participants in the community. Emily was raised on the farm with her three younger siblings, where she developed strong roots in the valley, a down-to-earth personality, a commitment to volunteerism, and a solid work ethic.
Emily was first elected to Kings County Council on October 15th, 2016, and again four years later on October 17th, 2020. She was
elected Deputy Mayor by her peers twice in her first term, and is currently serving a third two-year term as Deputy Mayor. Emily is currently serving as President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities, after serving as Vice-President and Rural Representative. She is also a director on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board.
Emily was first elected to Kings County Council on October 15th, 2016, and again four years later on October 17th, 2020. She was
elected Deputy Mayor by her peers twice in her first term, and is currently serving a third two-year term as Deputy Mayor. Emily is currently serving as President of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities, after serving as Vice-President and Rural Representative. She is also a director on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities board.
Education
Awarding the Player of the Game Award at the 2016 Women's CIS Soccer Championships at Acadia
Emily attended Central Kings Rural High School in Cambridge, and earned a Political Science degree from St. Thomas University in Fredericton. During her undergrad, she attended Harvard twice for the Harvard National Model United Nations Competition, and in 2011 went to Singapore to compete internationally at World Model United Nations. This is where her love of debate and political life began.
In 2019 Emily completed her master's degree at Acadia University in Social and Political Thought. Her thesis focuses on the relationship between capitalism and municipal land-use planning. Her extensive research in these areas makes her knowledgeable about land-use planning and community design.
In 2019 Emily completed her master's degree at Acadia University in Social and Political Thought. Her thesis focuses on the relationship between capitalism and municipal land-use planning. Her extensive research in these areas makes her knowledgeable about land-use planning and community design.
Council and Community Experience
Emily has taken her role as Councillor very seriously, and is grateful every day to have the privilege of serving her community and the people of Kings County. She remains an active volunteer in her community while committed to her Council duties. She has volunteered on the parent executive of the Berwick and District Nursery School in the roles of Secretary and Building and Grounds Maintenance, taking care to ensure that both the organization and the flowerbeds thrive. She also serves on the board of the Grand View Manor as Secretary, where she is part of a skilled team guiding the governance of the organization and about to embark on the massive task of replacing the aging building. It is her belief that without healthy supports for our youngest citizens and our wisest elders a community cannot thrive.
Emily also volunteers on a committee supporting doctor recruitment with the local MLA and several other engaged municipal councillors. They have secured funding and hired a Community Navigator, ensuring new residents and doctors in our community feel welcomed and supported. She is also on the board of Engage Nova Scotia, where she has helped to bring the Quality of Life initiative to life and supports the organization's goal of a more vibrant, inclusive, and resilient Nova Scotia.
Emily also volunteers on a committee supporting doctor recruitment with the local MLA and several other engaged municipal councillors. They have secured funding and hired a Community Navigator, ensuring new residents and doctors in our community feel welcomed and supported. She is also on the board of Engage Nova Scotia, where she has helped to bring the Quality of Life initiative to life and supports the organization's goal of a more vibrant, inclusive, and resilient Nova Scotia.
Work History
Between her undergraduate and master's degree, Emily was selected to participate in the Nova Scotia Municipal Internship Program . The program was designed to produce quality leadership candidates for high-level municipal administration positions. Emily worked in Cumberland County where her interests in renewable energy and citizen engagement were aligned with those of the County. She spent over a month in each department, from Planning to Finance, to Solid Waste, and especially enjoyed her time in the Research and Policy Department. She participated on several strategic planning committees including Climate Change and Citizen Engagement, and was involved alongside the Chief Administrative Officer on numerous AMA (Association of Municipal Administrators) and UNSM (Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities) committees. She played a key role in implementing the Pugwash and Area Master Plan, as well as hiring a committee to co-author the "Cumberland County Citizen Engagement and Public Relations Strategic Plan" . This position was invaluable to Emily's life experience and gave her an in-depth look at the workings of municipal government.
Along with this internship, Emily has worked as a communications specialist, sales representative, researcher, tutor, counsellor, dance teacher, actor, server, baker, demolitionist (you'll have to ask her about it), bartender, barista and receptionist. She always pitches in on the family farm when needed. Emily is not afraid to get her hands dirty or to jump in with both feet when an exciting opportunity arises.
Along with this internship, Emily has worked as a communications specialist, sales representative, researcher, tutor, counsellor, dance teacher, actor, server, baker, demolitionist (you'll have to ask her about it), bartender, barista and receptionist. She always pitches in on the family farm when needed. Emily is not afraid to get her hands dirty or to jump in with both feet when an exciting opportunity arises.
Other Activites
Emily performing as "Honey" in Edward Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf" in April, 2016 at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville.
You may recognize Emily's face from a local community theatre. She has performed with Stage Prophets, CentreStage, Fezziwig, Women of Wolfville, The Lighthouse Theatre Company, and is a founding member of the Wolfville Theatre Company. She also taught dance at Cadance Dance Academy, a leading local dance school. Emily is a member of South Berwick Women's Institute and enjoys many activities hosted by the South Berwick Community Club.
Emily loves to make the most of the beautiful trails and parks in the County and enjoys spending time with her family, baking, camping, gardening, and preserving jams and jellies.
Emily loves to make the most of the beautiful trails and parks in the County and enjoys spending time with her family, baking, camping, gardening, and preserving jams and jellies.