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Middlesbrough referendum: Elected mayor retained | Middlesbrough referendum: Elected mayor retained |
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People in Middlesbrough have voted to retain an elected mayor. | People in Middlesbrough have voted to retain an elected mayor. |
People were asked if they wanted to continue with the system - in place since 2002 - or switch to an elected council leader and executive. | People were asked if they wanted to continue with the system - in place since 2002 - or switch to an elected council leader and executive. |
On a referendum turnout of 15%, 8,674 people voted to keep an elected mayor, and 6,455 voted against. | On a referendum turnout of 15%, 8,674 people voted to keep an elected mayor, and 6,455 voted against. |
The current mayor, Ray Mallon, will hold office until an election in May 2015. He had already said he did not intend to stand for re-election. | The current mayor, Ray Mallon, will hold office until an election in May 2015. He had already said he did not intend to stand for re-election. |
The first referendum took place in October 2001, resulting in 29,067 in favour of an elected mayor and 5,422 against, on a turnout of 34%. | The first referendum took place in October 2001, resulting in 29,067 in favour of an elected mayor and 5,422 against, on a turnout of 34%. |
Mr Mallon has held the post since he won the first election in May 2002. | Mr Mallon has held the post since he won the first election in May 2002. |
Andy McDonald , the Labour MP for Middlesbrough, said: "People of Middlesbrough were asked the question and they've given a clear answer." |
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