Councillor Kathryn Morse grew up in Halifax and has lived in District 10 for more than 35 years. She is passionate about fostering community connections, supporting healthy, vibrant neighbourhoods and protecting HRM’s natural assets and public spaces.
Prior to being elected in the 2020 municipal election, Councillor Morse was a journalist with CBC Halifax for 15 years. She also served as the assistant to the Nova Scotia Ministers of Finance and Health and has worked at Dalhousie University and the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Councillor Morse has a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of King’s College and Bachelor of Design in Environmental Planning from NSCAD.
Kathryn, her husband and their teenaged daughter live in Clayton Park with their extended family.
Councillor Morse is a member of the following Boards and Committees:
- Appeals Standing Committee
- Audit and Finance Standing Committee
- Transportation Standing Committee
- Halifax and West Community Council (Vice Chair)
- Canadian Capital Cities Organization
- Halifax Chain of Lakes Trails
- Halifax Harbour Bridges Commission