Appointed to serve as Deputy Mayor from 2026 – 2028.
Deputy Mayor John MacKenzie was first elected to Saint John Common Council in 2012 and was re-elected in 2016, 2021 and 2026. He represents the city’s North End.
John spent 38 years with Canada Post, developing a strong understanding of Saint John’s neighbourhoods and the people who live in them. He brings that experience to his role in municipal government, with a focus on community connection and service.
He currently serves as Saint John’s representative on the Fundy Regional Service Commission, where he chairs the Community Development Committee. He also chairs the City of Saint John’s Growth Committee and previously served on the Community Council on Homelessness. His previous service includes Chair of the District Education Council, as well as board roles with P.R.O. Kids, the Saint John Police Commission, and Saint John Energy.
John’s priorities include poverty reduction, community policing, neighbourhood revitalization, addressing homelessness and housing needs, and supporting economic development. He is committed to building strong, inclusive communities across Saint John.