List of mayors of Markham, Ontario


This is a list of mayors of the city of Markham, Ontario as well as reeves of Markham Village and Township of Markham

York County Era (1850-1971)

Following the passage of the Baldwin Act in 1849 the Home District was abolished and local governments were created. The Village of Markham was formed in 1850 and a local council led by a reeve.
From 1850 to 1873 the reeve was appointed position. On November 20, 1872, the Warden of York County signed the By-law of Incorporation, which resulted in the election of the reeve for the Village of Markham.
After 1968, Markham Village became the Township of Markham with council now led by a mayor:
Post war changes and the rapid urban growth of Toronto lead to the shrinking of York County and gave rise to the establishment of the Regional Municipality of York. Province Following the creation of York Region in 1971, the Town of Markham was incorporated by the larger Township of Markham Village annexing the smaller villages of Unionville, Ontario and Thornhill, Ontario into the new local government. A new Town Council was created and led by a mayor:
Several reeves and mayors of Markham went on to serve in higher elected office after their terms in Markham: