The Green Party has selected North Yorkshire councillor Kevin Foster as its candidate for Mayor of York and North Yorkshire.
Mr Foster currently represents the Hipswell and Colburn division on North Yorkshire Council.
Before being elected a councillor, he worked in the civil service for 30 years.
The mayor will oversee a significant budget for York and North Yorkshire covering areas such as transport, education and housing.
The role will also take on the powers of police and crime commissioner. An election is expected to be held for the position in May 2024.
Following his selection, Mr Foster said:
“Your mayor cannot wave a magic wand and solve every problem but they can stand up and fight for the issues that matter in this region. In the reserve forces I learned to work with and on behalf of others and I will use this knowledge and experience to do my best for people in this area.
“Being mayor will be my one and only job and I will devote myself to it, representing residents and businesses to the best of my ability.”
The Conservatives Party has selected North Yorkshire councillor Keane Duncan as its candidate for the position. Cllr Duncan is also the executive councillor for highways on the authority.
Meanwhile, Pateley Bridge businessman Keith Tordoff has announced he will stand as an independent candidate for mayor.
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