St. John’s Reelects Danny Breen as Mayor: A Shift in City Council Dynamics
St. John’s Election Results: Danny Breen’s Victory
In a decisive win, Danny Breen has been reelected as Mayor of St. John’s, ensuring his leadership in the council chambers for another four years. With a margin of 3,613 votes, Breen defeated Ivy Hanley, a local business owner who garnered 42.26% of the mayoral vote. Breen, who has been a part of the council since 2009 and served as mayor for the past eight years, continues to lead the city known for its infrastructure improvements and business development.
New Faces Join St. John’s City Council
While Breen’s presence remains a constant for St. John’s, the city council welcomes five new members, adding fresh perspectives to the governing body. Former Ward 5 Coun. Carl Ridgeley graciously conceded on social media, expressing gratitude for his past four years of service and wishing luck to the new council members.
Summary of St. John’s Election Results
| Position | Candidate | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Danny Breen | Reelected |
| Deputy Mayor | Ron Ellsworth | Reelected |
| Councillor at Large | Kate Cadigan | Elected |
| Councillor at Large | Sandy Hickman | Reelected |
| Councillor at Large | Lynn Hammond | Elected |
| Councillor at Large | Nikita Ryall | Elected |
| Ward 1 | Jill Bruce | Acclaimed |
| Ward 2 | Brenda Halley | Elected |
| Ward 3 | Greg Noseworthy | Acclaimed |
| Ward 4 | Tom Davis | Reelected |
| Ward 5 | Donnie Earle | Elected |
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