[5] Upon becoming mayor, Davis indicated the development of the "boundary lands", territory annexed from the surrounding County of Brant, was his foremost priority.
[1] His other priorities included tackling the city's budget, the operation of the Brant County SPCA, improving safety downtown and re-organizing the homeless shelter system.
[9] During his term as mayor, Davis faced controversy for allegedly trying to 'ram' through city council a decision to sell the Arrowdale Golf Course, according to leaked emails.
[11] On July 10, 2024 Davis announced he was planning on resigning as mayor effective at the end of the month, to become a member of the Licence Appeal Tribunal, a provincial body that adjudicates licensing activities, and also citing wanting to spend more time with his family and harassment as reasons for his resignation.
[12] On July 25, he announced that he had rejected the appointment and would continue to serve as mayor of the city until the end of his term, saying that he wanted to avoid a costly by-election.