8 July 2009
Two Sheriffs elected
The results of the poll held today at Guildhall to elect
Sheriffs for 2009-2010 are as follows:
- COOK, Peter Joseph Votes cast: 1199
- OLIVER, Timothy Patrick Camroux Votes cast: 689
- WOOTTON, Alderman David Hugh Votes cast: 1711
The two candidates with the highest number of votes cast are
therefore elected and will be admitted into office on Friday 25
September ready to preside at the Election of the Lord Mayor on
Tuesday 29 September.
The office of Sheriff of is one of the oldest in existence and
dates back to the Middle Ages and is a pre-requisite to becoming
Lord Mayor. Biographies of the two newly elected Sheriffs will be
published when they are admitted into office.
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Notes to editors
More information about the office of Sheriff (and the current
Sheriffs)
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