The city is located within Newfoundland's census Division No. 1.
According to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census:
* Population: 24,671
* % Change (2001-2006): -1.2
* Dwellings: 9,660
* Area (km²): 15.76
* Density (persons per km²): 1,566.9
Randy Simms is the new mayor of Mount Pearl. Steve Kent (the former mayor) stepped down in October 2007 after being elected as a MHA for Mount Pearl North. The current city council consists of:
* Mayor Randy Simms
* Deputy Mayor Paul Lane
* Councilor Lucy Stoyles
* Councilor Paula Tessier
* Councilor John Walsh
* Councilor Ed Grant
* -vacancy-
There is currently a by-election being held in the city, taking place on December 6, 2007, to fill the vacancy on the city council as a result of Steve Kent's departure. The six candidates include Rose Clarke, Chris Fry, Jim Locke, Roy Locke, Kevin O'Keefe, and Elaine Reid. |
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