Darrin Canniff

Career Early career Prior to entering politics, Canniff worked for Union Gas, where he was the director of planning and forecasting. During his first term he served as co-chair of the 2018 International Plowing Match which was held in Pain Court.

Canniff was first elected as mayor in the 2018 municipal elections, defeating Alysson Storey and incumbent mayor Randy Hope, winning more than 56% of the vote. Canniff ran on a platform prioritizing "quality jobs" and "infrastructure". In his first year as mayor, he had to deal with an ice jam in the Thames River which caused flooding and the opening of a new casino in Chatham. Canniff's top priorities in 2020 have been dealing with shoreline erosion, high speed internet and the reopening Talbot Trail.