Read the latest statements, interviews, and speeches from Mayor Andy Fillmore.
This page highlight's the Mayor's work addressing the issues impacting our region - affordability, housing, and mobility.
For media inquiries or to request an interview with Mayor Fillmore, please contact the Mayor's Office.
STATEMENT: Mayor Fillmore on speeding up housing approvals in HRM
Apr. 13, 2026
Mayor Fillmore provided the following statement on his selection to participate in the ninth cohort of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative.
STATEMENT: Mayor Fillmore on federal funding for the Windsor Street Exchange project
Apr. 7, 2026
Mayor Fillmore provided the following statement in response to the federal government's $28 million investment in Halifax Water to increase capacity.
STATEMENT: Mayor Fillmore’s response on the 2026/27 municipal budget ratification
Mar. 31, 2026
Mayor Fillmore provided the following statement following Halifax Regional Council's vote to ratify the 2026/27 municipal budget. The vote was 14-3, with Mayor Fillmore voting against ratification.
Read full statement and corresponding backgrounder.
STATEMENT: Mayor Fillmore response to federal defence investments
Mar. 27, 2026
Mayor Fillmore provided the following statement in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement on defence investments worth over $2 billion for Nova Scotia.
STATEMENT: Fillmore calls for reductions to municipal wages and compensation of up to 7%
Feb. 20, 2026
Mayor Fillmore provided the following statement following his request for a staff report on reducing municipal wages and compensation costs over the next three years by up to 7%.
STATEMENT: Mayor Fillmore advocates for cost savings on Regional Centre bike network
Jan. 27, 2026
Mayor Fillmore provided the following statement on the need for an affordable, connected bike network.
NEWS RELEASE: Mayor Fillmore calls for pause on Halifax Forum Redevelopment
Jan. 28, 2026
Mayor Fillmore put forward a motion requesting more information on deferring the Halifax Forum redevelopment for a year.
STATEMENT: Response to the NSRAB decision on Halifax Water rate increase
Dec. 16, 2025
Mayor Fillmore provided the following statement in response to the proposed Halifax Water rate increase decision by the Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board.
NEWS RELEASE: Mayor Fillmore concludes successful trip to Boston
Dec. 8, 2025
Mayor Fillmore concluded a successful trip to Boston to connect with Mayor Michelle Wu, meet with municipal infrastructure and transportation officials, and attend the Boston Common Tree Lighting.
NEWS RELEASE: Mayor Fillmore advocates for affordability in 2026/27 municipal budget
Nov. 19, 2025
Mayor Fillmore presented a motion that tasked municipal staff to find further savings in the 2026/27 municipal budget, including a 10% cut to program grants, reducing the Climate Action Tax by one-third, and implementing a staffing freeze.
The "Canadianization of NATO" and our Fight to Host the World's Military Bank
CANADALAND - Feb. 10, 2026
Mayor Fillmore speaks with hosts Sam Konnert and Noor Azrieh on Halifax's potential to host the Defence, Security, and Resilience Bank.
Listen to interview here. (NOTE: Mayor Fillmore's segment begins at 12:54)
Andy Fillmore On The Highs And Lows Of His First Year As Mayor Of Halifax
Afternoon Pint - Jan. 5, 2026
Mayor Fillmore sits down with hosts Matt Conrad and Mike Tobin to reflect on the past year.
Halifax mayor discusses top issues for 2026
CTV Atlantic - Jan. 2, 2026
Mayor Fillmore sits down with anchor Todd Battis to reflect on the past year.
Halifax mayor talks development, councillor relations in year-end interview
Global News - Dec. 31, 2025
Mayor Fillmore sits down with reporter Angela Capobianco to reflect on the past year.
Military spending in Halifax in 2026 and beyond could be ‘very big numbers’: Mayor
The Chronicle Herald - Dec. 31, 2025
Mayor Fillmore sits down with reporter Jen Taplin to reflect on the past year.
Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore "Strongly Believes" In City's PWHL Potential
The Hockey News - Nov. 25, 2025
Mayor Fillmore speaks with reporter Ian Kennedy about Halifax hosting two PWHL Takeover Tour games.
Boston, Halifax mayors highlight strength of cities' relationship on Remembrance Day
CBC Nova Scotia - Nov. 11, 2025
Mayor Fillmore welcomed Boston Mayor Michelle Wu to Halifax City Hall for Halifax's annual Remembrance Day service at Grand Parade.
Andy Fillmore is the Right Halifax Mayor for the Times
Insights with Don Mills & David Campbell - Oct. 30, 2025
Mayor Fillmore reflects on his first year in office with hosts Don Mills and David Campbell.
Mayor Fillmore's vision for HRM focuses on affordability, housing, mobility
The Chronicle Herald - Apr. 15, 2025
Mayor Fillmore delivers his first State of the Municipality address.
Windsor Street Built Community Strong Funding Announcement
Apr. 7, 2026
Mayor Fillmore delivered remarks at the announcement of a $28 million investment from the federal government to Halifax Water to increase capacity.
Building Owners & Managers Association - State of the City: In Conversation with Mayor Fillmore
Jan. 29, 2026
Mayor Fillmore delivered the keynote speech at the Building Owners & Managers Association's annual State of the City event at the Lord Nelson Hotel, Downtown Halifax.
African Heritage Month Opening Night
Jan. 28, 2026
Mayor Fillmore delivered remarks at the African Heritage Month opening night celebrations at the Halifax Central Library, Downtown Halifax.
Shannon Park Housing Announcement
Dec. 14, 2025
Mayor Fillmore delivered remarks at the announcement of funding to construct over 900 new homes at Shannon Park, Dartmouth.
Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities Conference
Nov. 5, 2025
Mayor Fillmore delivered the opening keynote at the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities Fall Conference at the Westin Nova Scotia Hotel, Downtown Halifax.
National Trust Conference
Oct. 24, 2025
Mayor Fillmore delivered opening greetings at the National Trust Conference at the Halifax Convention Centre, Downtown Halifax.
African Nova Scotian Road to Economic Prosperity Summit
Oct. 17, 2025
Mayor Fillmore delivered opening greetings at the fifth annual African Nova Scotian Road to Economic Prosperity Summit at the Prince George Hotel, Downtown Halifax.
Mayflower Curling Club facility opening
Oct. 2, 2025
Mayor Fillmore delivered remarks at the opening of the new Mayflower Curling Club at Timberlea.
Cogswell District project milestone celebration
Sept. 20, 2025
Mayor Fillmore delivered remarks at an event celebrating the near-completion of the Cogswell District, the single biggest city-building project in Halifax's history.
Highland Park Junior High basketball redevelopment
June 30, 2025
Mayor Fillmore delivered remarks at the upgraded basketball court at Highland Park Junior High School, North End Halifax.
Zero Emissions Buses Project launch
May 20, 2025
Mayor Fillmore delivered remarks at the deployment of 60 electric buses and the opening of the expanded Ragged Lake Transit Centre in Beechville.