List of mayors of Lincoln, England facts for kids
The Mayor of Lincoln is a very important person in the city of Lincoln, England. They are seen as the "first citizen" and have a special role in all official events within the city.
Quick facts for kids Mayor of the City of Lincoln |
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| Style | The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City of Lincoln |
| Member of | City of Lincoln Council |
| Appointer | City of Lincoln Council |
| Term length | 1 Year |
| Inaugural holder | Adam son of Reginald 1206 |
| Formation | before the year 1206 |
| Succession | May 2026 |
| Deputy | Councillor Clare Smalley (Lib Dem) |
| Salary | None |
The Mayor's job is to be fair and not take sides in political discussions while they are in office. Their full official title is "The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Lincoln." This important position was created a long, long time ago, in the year 1206!
What Does the Mayor Do?
The Mayor of Lincoln is like the city's main representative. They attend many events, welcome important visitors, and support local charities and groups. They help bring people together and celebrate what makes Lincoln special.
The Mayor is chosen by the City of Lincoln Council and usually serves for one year. The person holding the role since May 2025 is Councillor Bill Mara.
A Look Back at Lincoln's Mayors
The role of Mayor in Lincoln has a very long history, going back over 800 years! Many different people have held this important position. Some of the early mayors were also Members of Parliament (MPs) for Lincoln, meaning they represented the city in the national government.
Mayors in the 21st Century
Here are the people who have served as Mayor of Lincoln since the year 2001:
- 2001–02: Patricia A McGinley
- 2002–03: Gary T Hewson
- 2003–04: Donald J Nannestad
- 2004–05: Edmund W Strengiel
- 2005–06: Adelle Ellis
- 2006–07: Stephen A Allnutt
- 2007–08: Hilton Spratt
- 2008–09: Ronald Hills
- 2009–10: David F Gratrick
- 2010–11: Geoffrey Kirby
- 2011–12: Kathleen E Brothwell
- 2012–13: Karen Lee
- 2013–14: Patrick J Vaughan
- 2014–15: Brent Charlesworth
- 2015–16: Andrew Kerry
- 2016–17: Yvonne Bodger
- 2017–18: Chris Burke (811th Mayor of Lincoln)
- 2018–19: Keith Weaver (812th Mayor of Lincoln)
- 2019–21 Sue Burke (813th Mayor of Lincoln)
(Her time as Mayor was extended until May 2021 because of the Coronavirus Pandemic.)
- 2021–22 Jackie Kirk
- 2022–23 Rosanne Kirk
- 2023–24 Biff Bean
- 2024–25 Alan Briggs
- 2025– Bill Mara
