Joe Preston

Joseph Preston (born June 14, 1955) is a Canadian politician who formerly served as the mayor of St. Thomas. Preston served two terms, the first term from 2018 until 2022, then won a second term from 2022 until 2026, when it was announced he was not seeking re-election. An election was called for October 27, 2026, in which Jeff Kohler succeeded him as mayor. Preston was previously a member of Parliament, representing Elgin—Middlesex—London riding from 2004 to 2015 as a member of a Conservative Party of Canada.