Don Darling | |
|---|---|
 Darling in 2018 | |
| 78th Mayor of Saint John, New Brunswick | |
| In office May 25, 2016 –June 7, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Mel Norton |
| Succeeded by | Donna Reardon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fredericton,New Brunswick |
| Children | Mariah Darling |
| Profession | Construction Industry Consultant |
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.
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]
