Kevin Foster is the Green Party Candidate to be Mayor of York and North Yorkshire.
What is the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, and how does it work with the new Mayor ?
The new Mayor will lead the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.
The Mayor has responsibility for transport, housing and planning, and finance powers, as well as the functions of the Police and Crime Commissioner, supported by an appointed Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime.
As the Chair of the Combined Authority, the Mayor works with partners across the region and beyond to deliver regeneration and economic development, and co-ordinate the long-term programmes that aim to transform North Yorkshire.
There are 4 candidates, with elections on the 2 May 2024.
Keith Tordoff – Independent Candidate
Felicity Cunliffe – Lister – Libdems
David Skaith – Labour
Kevin Foster – Green Party
Keane Duncan – Conservative Party
