Municipality of the District of Guysborough

District 5

Councillor Janet Peitzsche
Home: 902-366-2667
Municipal Office: 902-533-3705
Email
Fax: 902-533-2749

Janet was elected to the Council of the Municipality of the District of Guysborough in 1997 and since has been re-elected and continues to serve to date. She represents District # 5, which includes Little Dover, Hazel Hill, Tickle and Fox Island.

Janet’s background is in Administration and Community Development; she has worked in administrative positions with many organizations over the years and is presently employed at St. Martha’s Regional Hospital as Switchboard Operator/Admitting Clerk.
Janet holds a Certificate in Community Economic Development and Leadership from the Atlantic CED Institute in Truro, N.S. and a Certificate in Municipal Governing, Henson College, Dalhousie University.

Janet was very involved in the Fisheries Crisis in her area and worked as a Resource Counselor for those displaced from the fishing industry and with St, FX University Extension Department as a consultant.

Janet has served on many Boards and Volunteer organizations over the years including Municipal, but also Community Economic Development Boards in her area, she is currently volunteering with the Little Dover Community Economic Development Association. She has also volunteered with the Stan Rogers Folk Festival as a Crew Head since its inception in 1996.

Janet resides in the village of Little Dover with her husband Junior.