Donald B. Darling[1] is a Canadian politician, who served as the mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick for one term, 2016 to 2021. He was elected on May 9, 2016 in the 2016 New Brunswick municipal elections,[2] and was sworn in as mayor on May 25. He did not run for re-election in 2021.

Donald (Don) Darling
Darling in 2018
78th Mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick
In office
May 25, 2016 – June 7, 2021
Preceded byMel Norton
Succeeded byDonna Reardon
Personal details
BornFredericton, New Brunswick
ProfessionConstruction Industry Consultant

Darling is known to have an interest in colourful, flamboyant socks.[3] He is known to have engaged citizens in person, at local coffee shops, his mayoral office, and online through social media channels. [4] Darling was a professional bowler prior to taking office and won many championships in the 1990s; including the Fairview Lanes Centennial Closer Tournament.[5]

Electoral record

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Mayoral Candidate Vote %
Don Darling 8,139 42.95
Shelley Rinehart 6,812 35.94
Bill Farren 3,184 16.80
Patty Higgins 604 3.19
Howard Arthur Yeomans 213 1.12

References

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  1. ^ "Search for Contributions". Elections Canada. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  2. ^ "Don Darling wins mayor's race in Saint John". CBC News. May 9, 2016. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  3. ^ "Don Darling". Facebook.com. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  4. ^ "Don Darling - Facebook". www.facebook.com. November 6, 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  5. ^ "Fairview Lanes". Archived from the original on 2014-11-08. Retrieved February 23, 2019.[better source needed]