The phrase "next mayor" refers to the person who will be elected or chosen to lead a city or town after the current mayor's term is over. Full definition
Cox plans to officially begin his quest to be the city's next mayor at noon May 23 on the steps of the closed St. Patrick's Church in the North Central neighborhood. (timesunion.com)
Both candidates will go on to compete to be Watertown's next mayor in the November general election. (wrvo.org)
Democrat Stamford mayoral candidate David Martin defeated Republican Michael Fedele to become the city's next mayor Tuesday night. (wshu.org)