Marianne Overton - lifelong environmentalist
LOCAL government veteran Marianne Overton MBE will be standing for the Lincolnshire Independents political group in the Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral poll on May 1.
A resident of Welbourn, near Lincoln, Ms Overton is almost unknown in North East Lincolnshire but she is long-time member of Lincolnshire County Council and North Kesteven District Council.
She is also a formidable political campaigner.
She is the fourth candidate (so far) to have thrown her hat into the ring for the £80,000 post - the others being Conservative candidate Rob Waltham, Reform UK’s Andrea Jenkyns, and Labour candidate Jason Stockwood.
However, the Lib-Dems are also likely to contest the seat as are the Green Party and other non-aligned Independents.
A statement from Ms Overton's team reads: "We firmly believe Marianne is the ideal candidate to drive positive change within our community.
With Marianne at the helm, we can look forward to:
* A better health system for all
* Safer streets for our families
* Enhanced education opportunities
* A thriving local economy
* Improved roads and transport networks
* Timely delivery of vital infrastructure projects
* Meaningful investments in our communities
"The big issues we face - the cost of living, the threat to democracy and the importance of listening to local voices - demand a leader who can bridge divisions and unite us all.
"It is time to take party politics out of the equation and focus on what truly matters - our communities.
"With Marianne as an Independent Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, we would have a unique opportunity to prioritise local needs over party agendas."
Ms Overton is a strong supporter of mental health charities.
She also prides herself on being a lifelong environmentalist and belongs to the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, the Woodland Trust, the RSPB and Greenpeace.
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