List of mayors of Savannah, Georgia

Mayor of Savannah
since January 1, 2020
StyleThe Honorable
Term length4 years, no term limits
Inaugural holderJohn Houstoun
Formation1790
Salary$78,898
Websitewww.savannahga.gov

The mayor is the highest elected official in Savannah, Georgia. Since its incorporation by charter on 23 December 1789, and the first mayor, John Houstoun, was elected by aldermen on 8 March 1790, following citizen election of aldermen on 1 March 1790, the city has had 67 mayors.

On 31 May 1958, the term for mayor was extended from two years to four years by popular vote and with approval of the state government.

Election for mayor is held every four years, and is held as a non-partisan election, As of 7 November 2023, Van Johnson was re-elected for a four-year term.

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