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

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

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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
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Notes
  • On July 1, 1914, elected municipal government was suspended in favour of commission of government

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References

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