The Town of Bedford was incorporated in 1979.[contradictory] It remained separate until it was incorporated with the Cities of Halifax, Dartmouth and Halifax County into the Halifax Regional Municipality in 1996.
Mayors
- Francene Cosman, 1979–1982
- Keith A. Roberts, 1982–1988
- Peter Christie, 1988–1991
- Peter J. Kelly, 1991–1996