Mayor condemns councillor's dictator comparison as offensive
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 11:43 · Archive
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has objected to a senior councillor comparing mayoral powers to those of a dictator.
York and North Yorkshire Mayor David Skaith has hit back after a senior North Yorkshire councillor compared the growing powers of elected mayors to those of a 'dictator'. Skaith described the comparison as 'offensive'.
The disagreement reflects broader debate over the extent of mayoral authority in the region as powers continue to expand.
How it is being reported
- Mayor says ‘dictator’ comparison by North Yorkshire councillor was ‘offensive’York Press · 1 Oct, 14:21
- Mayor says ‘dictator’ comparison by North Yorkshire councillor was ‘offensive’Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 1 Oct, 14:21
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