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

Dominion of Newfoundland

The Dominion of Newfoundland was a British Dominion from 1907 to 1949 . The Dominion of Newfoundland was situated in northeastern North America along the Atlantic coast and comprised the island of Newfoundland and Labrador on the continental mainland...

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.

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St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
Mayor	Term Began	Term Ended
George Shea George Shea George Edward Shea was a Canadian politician who served as the first mayor of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Born in St. John's, son of Gertrude and Edward D. Shea. Educated St. John's; Ampleforth College, England. Married Louisa Pinsent; Margaret Rendell.In 1870 George joined...	June 19, 1902	June 26, 1906
Michael Gibbs Michael Gibbs (politician) Michael P. Gibbs was a Newfoundland lawyer and politician, who served as the second mayor of St. John's.Born St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Gibbs was educated at the Christian Brother's School in St. John's, and articled in law with the Hon. M.H. Carty. Gibbs was called to the bar in 1896,...	June 26, 1906	June 27, 1910
William Ellis William Ellis (Newfoundland politician) William James Ellis was a building contractor and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Ferryland in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1904 to 1909 as a Liberal. Ellis was the third mayor of St. John's from 1910 to 1914.He was born in St. John's and apprenticed as a...	June 27, 1910	July 1, 1914
Commission of Government Commission of Government The Commission of Government was a non-elected body that governed Newfoundland from 1934 to 1949...	July 1, 1914	June 29, 1916
William Gosling William Gilbert Gosling William Gilbert Gosling was a Canadian politician, businessman and author. From 1916 to 1920, he served as the mayor of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.-Early life:...	June 29, 1916	December 15, 1921
Tasker Cook	December 15, 1921	December 9, 1929
Charles Howlett	December 9, 1929	March 31, 1932
Andrew Carnell Andrew Carnell Andrew Greene Carnell was born in St. John's, Newfoundland. He received his early education at Bishop Feild College and the Methodist College before going into his father's business as an undertaker. He married Mabel Payne in 1904...	March 31, 1932	November 8, 1949
Henry G. R. Mews	November 8, 1949	December, 1965
William G. Adams William G. Adams William G. Adams , born St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, was the ninth mayor of St. John's and a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly....	December, 1965	November 13, 1973
Dorothy Wyatt	November 13, 1973	November 3, 1981
John Joseph Murphy John Joseph Murphy John Joseph Murphy was a retired businessman and politician, and the 11th mayor of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada....	November 3, 1981	November 13, 1990
Suzanne "Shannie" Duff Shannie Duff Suzanne "Shannie" Duff, CM is the Deputy Mayor of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, former Member of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the 12th mayor of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. She also served as acting mayor of St. John's from April to June...	November 13, 1990	November 9, 1993
John Joseph Murphy John Joseph Murphy John Joseph Murphy was a retired businessman and politician, and the 11th mayor of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada....	November 9, 1993	September 30, 1997
Andy Wells Andy Wells Andrew Wells is a Canadian politician who served as the 13th mayor of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.He graduated from Prince of Wales College in 1961 and later obtained a Bachelor of Arts History and Bachelor of Arts Education degree in 1966 and 1969, respectively. He was elected...	September 30, 1997	March 3, 2008
Dennis "Doc" O'Keefe Dennis O'Keefe (politician) Dennis O'Keefe is the 14th and current mayor of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.O'Keefe was elected to municipal politics in 1997 as a councillor at large and was subsequently re-elected to the position in 2001. In 2005 he was elected Deputy Mayor of the city and held that position... (Acting)	March 3, 2008	April 22, 2008
Suzanne "Shannie" Duff Shannie Duff Suzanne "Shannie" Duff, CM is the Deputy Mayor of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, former Member of the House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the 12th mayor of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. She also served as acting mayor of St. John's from April to June... (Acting)	April 22, 2008	June 9th, 2008
Dennis "Doc" O'Keefe Dennis O'Keefe (politician) Dennis O'Keefe is the 14th and current mayor of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.O'Keefe was elected to municipal politics in 1997 as a councillor at large and was subsequently re-elected to the position in 2001. In 2005 he was elected Deputy Mayor of the city and held that position...	June 9th, 2008	present

Notes

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

See also