Dorothy Thornhill
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Mayor of Watford
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| In office first elected May 2002, re-elected May 2006 – May 2010 |
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| Preceded by | New Office |
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| Political party | Liberal Democrat |
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Dorothy Thornhill is the directly-elected mayor of Watford, Hertfordshire, England. She is the Liberal Democrats first and only directly-elected mayor and is currently the only elected female mayor in the United Kingdom.
In May 2002 Dorothy Thornhill became the first elected mayor of Watford Borough with a majority of over 8000 after counting second choice votes.[1]
Thornhill increased her majority when she was re-elected as mayor in May 2006, gaining more than 50% of the vote in the first round.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Dorothy Thornhill Sweeps To Victory (from Watford Observer)
- ^ Full Steam Ahead For Mayor Thornhill (from Watford Observer)
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| Preceded by New Creation |
Mayor of Watford 2002 – Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
