Paul Richard

Paul Richard is serving his second term on Moncton City Council. He was first elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2026. 

Richard has worked for NB Power for more than 37 years and is currently employed as a powerline designer. He is also a committed community volunteer. He has been a coach, manager, ice coordinator and board member with the Lewisville Minor Hockey Association. He has also volunteered with the South East Female Hockey Association and the New Brunswick Hockey Officials Association.

In addition to his involvement in sports, he has served on several committees at École Le Mascaret and École L'Odyssée. He is currently the chair of the Fondation école Le Mascaret. 

Richard also serves on the board of directors of BGC Moncton and is chair of its Resource Development Committee. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Rotary Club of Atlantic International Passport.

In 2023, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in recognition of his community involvement and volunteer service.