Sault Ste. Marie Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Don
Gerrie
Don Gerrie, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Sault Ste. Marie in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steve Habusta.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Don GerrieYou’re reading
- 02Steve Habusta
Background
- About
- Sault Ste. Marie mayor since 2019 and a city commissioner from 2007 to 2019.
- Campaign website
- facebook.com/DonGerrieforMayor
Don Gerrie and Steve Habusta issued a joint statement pledging a civil campaign in September 2026. SooLeader · Sep 5, 2026
On the record: Don Gerrie
8 sourced01Locks and the economy1 sourced position
Said the city should plan now for the end of the Locks project by attracting employers, supporting entrepreneurs and diversifying the economy (as reported by SooLeader).
Economic diversification must be our priority so we're prepared before the project winds down.”
Own statementSooLeader · Jul 17, 2026Link
02Snow removal2 sourced positions
Said he would support evaluating equipment needs, staffing, routes and best practices for snow removal.
I would support evaluating equipment needs, staffing, routes, and best practices”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
Voted yes to proceed with collecting funds from downtown business owners to finance sidewalk snow removal (passed 4-0, two abstentions, November 2025).
Council voteCity of Sault Ste. Marie · Nov 17, 2025LinkHow the council voted
03Transparency1 sourced position
Said he supports transparency, consistency and accountability in municipal employment decisions.
I support transparency, consistency, and accountability in municipal employment decisions.”
Own statementVOTE411 (League of Women Voters)Link
04City manager1 sourced position
Voted yes to approve the employment agreement for City Manager Candidate Patrick Reagan (passed 7-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Sault Ste. Marie · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Cloverland training facility1 sourced position
Voted yes on ratifying the developer agreement with Cloverland Electric Cooperative for the Cloverland Regional Training Facility (passed 5-1, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Sault Ste. Marie · Jan 5, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06July 4 fireworks1 sourced position
Voted yes to accept a $20,000 proposal for the 2026 July 4 fireworks show (passed 4-3, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Sault Ste. Marie · Jan 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07St. Mary's park lease1 sourced position
Voted no on a motion for a 10-year, zero-dollar lease for the St. Mary's playground as a public park (failed 2-4, one abstention, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Sault Ste. Marie · Jan 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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