Danny Breen seeks re-election as St. John's mayor
Breen has been mayor for 8 years
Danny Breen isn't planning to leave municipal politics anytime soon.
The St. John's mayor of eight years announced Monday that he will be seeking re-election for the city's top job this October.
"We have seen significant achievements as our city has grown and prospered," Breen wrote in a post on socieal media. "However, we still face challenges."
St. John's will be busy this summer, playing host to a variety of festivals and events — including the Canada Games — giving Breen an opportunity to meet with residents to discuss the city's future, the post said.
Breen made the official announcement in an email to the media Monday morning.
Breen is currently the only mayoral candidate, but nominations are open from Aug. 28 until Sept. 4, before residents head to the polls.
Longtime St. John's Coun. Ron Ellsworth recently announced that he'll be running for deputy mayor.
Once mail voting kits are sent to St. John's residents, ballots can be returned through Canada Post until Sept. 24.
Election Day falls on Oct. 2.
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