When local government was introduced to the Bahamas in 1996[citation needed], the Hope Town District Council did not exist.
The seat of Council was in Marsh Harbour that involved the Central Abaco area and the cays.
The other cays that are included are: The Hope Town District Council consists of seven members, all elected.
[citation needed] The same situation followed in Man-O-War; Roy Russell, Arthur Elden, and Richard Roberts were elected unopposed.
After three months into the term, Chief Councillor Russell insisted that the main office be in Man-O-War Cay, where he is resident.
Under this term, Chief Councillor Bethel also undertook the establishment of the Pelican Cays' Land and Sea Park.
Elections in Hope Town had Jeff Key, Roscoe Thompson, and Diane Bethel, the victors, getting more votes to secure the three spots than Junior Meynard.
After awarding the contract, Tony Albury resigned his post, and Haziel McDonald served his spot the remainder of the term.
[citation needed] Elections in Hope Town had only one person nominated, Roy Cash.
Glenn Laing was re-elected to serve a third term in Great Guana Cay, defeating Anthony Roberts and Troy Albury.
Shortly after taking office, they went on a campaign with a white paper document that would implement zoning and building code laws for the district.
Harold Malone was elected by default to take Wayne Hall's seat as a council member.
Upon assuming the position of Chief Councillor, Jeremy Sweeting led the communities of the district, particularly Man-O-War Cay, through major[according to whom?]
Additionally, the site overwent a major overhaul and received a facelift, improving the area.
In Hope Town, Councillor Robert Malone opted not to run, and Lana Russell ran and was unopposed.