| Mayor of Cape Breton Regional Municipality | |
|---|---|
| Style | His/Her Worship |
| Member of | Regional Council |
| Reports to | Regional Council |
| Seat | Cape Breton Civic Centre |
| Appointer | Direct election by residents |
| Term length | 4 years |
| Inaugural holder | John Coady |
| Formation | August 1, 1995 |
| Website | |
This is a list of mayors of Cape Breton Regional Municipality , Nova Scotia, Canada. The region's first mayor John Coady was elected in 1995 when the region was created by the province through amalgamation of the previous municipal units. [1] [2]
| # | Image | Mayor | Term start | Term end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | John Coady | 1 August 1995 | 20 October 1997 | Previously Warden for Cape Breton County |
| 2 | David Muise (born 1949) | 20 October 1997 | 20 October 2000 | Previously MLA for Cape Breton West | |
| 3 | John W. Morgan (born 1964) | 20 October 2000 | 20 October 2012 | ||
| 4 | Cecil Clarke (born 1964) | 20 October 2012 | Incumbent | Previously MLA for Cape Breton North | |
| 5 | Amanda McDougall | 2020 | Previously a regional councillor |
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