Michael P. Gibbs, KC (March 25, 1870 – November 7, 1944) was a Newfoundland lawyer and politician, who served as the second mayor of St.
He was elected as a Conservative in St. George's district in 1897, in his second attempt at a seat in the House of Assembly.
He was defeated in four subsequent general elections, however, contesting a variety of districts.
[1] While a member for St. George's (1887–1900) Gibbs established a reputation as an advocate of trade unionism and as a skilled negotiator on behalf of labour.
After defeats in the ensuing general elections of 1908 and 1909 Gibbs was appointed to the Legislative Council and made Minister without portfolio in the Morris Administration, refusing further cabinet posts after Morris's resignation in 1918.