Donald B. Darling
is a
Canadian
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politician, who served as the
mayor
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of
Saint John, New Brunswick
Saint John is a seaport city of the Atlantic Ocean located on the Bay of Fundy in the province of New Brunswick, Canada. Saint John is the oldest incorporated city in Canada, established by royal charter on May 18, 1785, during the reign of Ki ...
for one term, 2016 to 2021. He was elected on May 9, 2016 in the
2016 New Brunswick municipal elections, and was sworn in as mayor on May 25. He did not run for re-election
in 2021.
Darling is known to have an interest in colourful, flamboyant socks. He is known to have engaged citizens in person, at local coffee shops, his mayoral office, and online through social media channels. Darling was a professional bowler prior to taking office and won many championships in the 1990s; including the Fairview Lanes Centennial Closer Tournament.
Electoral record
References
Mayors of Saint John, New Brunswick
Living people
Politicians from Fredericton
Year of birth missing (living people)
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