List of mayors of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

This is a list of mayors of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Between 1888-1898 council consisted of five councillors elected by wards and two members appointed by the Newfoundland government. Then from 1898-1902 government by commission. In 1902, legislation passed that dictated a municipal council would be formed by six councillors-at-large and one mayor, elected by those citizens of St. John's who pay property taxes. The city council currently comprises 11 members: the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor and nine councillors, five which represent wards throughout the city and four that are elected at large.

Danny Breen, current mayor of St. John's since 2017
Mayors of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Mayor Term Began Term Ended
George SheaJune 19, 1902June 26, 1906
Michael GibbsJune 26, 1906June 27, 1910
William EllisJune 27, 1910July 1, 1914
Commission of GovernmentJuly 1, 1914June 29, 1916
William GoslingJune 29, 1916December 15, 1921
Tasker CookDecember 15, 1921December 9, 1929
Charles HowlettDecember 9, 1929March 31, 1932
Andrew CarnellMarch 31, 1932November 8, 1949
Henry G. R. MewsNovember 8, 1949November 16, 1965
William G. AdamsNovember 16, 1965November 13, 1973
Dorothy WyattNovember 13, 1973November 3, 1981
John Joseph MurphyNovember 3, 1981November 13, 1990
Suzanne "Shannie" DuffNovember 13, 1990November 9, 1993[1]
John Joseph MurphyNovember 9, 1993September 30, 1997
Andy WellsSeptember 30, 1997March 3, 2008
Dennis "Doc" O'Keefe (Acting)March 3, 2008April 22, 2008
Suzanne "Shannie" Duff (Acting)April 22, 2008June 9, 2008
Dennis "Doc" O'KeefeJune 9, 2008September 26, 2017[2][3]
Danny BreenSeptember 26, 2017[4]present
Notes
  • On July 1, 1914, elected municipal government was suspended in favour of commission of government

See also

References
  1. "In the public eye: The political life is not an easy draw for women". The Telegram, June 22, 1997.
  2. "O'Keefe wins mayor's race in St. John's byelection". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 3 June 2008. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  3. "The polls close". The Telegram. 30 September 2009. Archived from the original on 15 September 2012. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  4. "Danny Breen elected mayor of St. John's | SaltWire".
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