David Skaith | |
|---|---|
 Skaith in 2024 | |
| Mayor of York and North Yorkshire | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Robert Skaith December 1985 (age 38) Harrogate,North Yorkshire,England |
| Political party | Labour Co-op |
| Spouse | Alice Skaith |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | York St John University |
David Robert Skaith (born December 1985) is a British Labour and Co-operative Party politician who has served as Mayor of York and North Yorkshire since May 2024.
Skaith was born in December 1985. [1] He was raised in Harrogate and was a keen cricketer in his youth before studying sport at York St John University. [2] [3]
He moved to Brighton while his future wife studied to be a teacher before returning to North Yorkshire where he started a small business,Winstons of York menswear store,in York in 2015 and,in the same year,joined the Labour Party. [3] He also served as the chair of the York High Street Forum. [4]
Skaith resolved to get into politics after his father died during the Covid pandemic. [3] He unsuccessfully stood for election for City of York Council in May 2023 before being elected as the first-ever mayor of York and North Yorkshire in May 2024. [5] [6] Campaign pledges included turning the A64 road into a dual carriageway,expanding affordable housing and more police and police community support officers. [7]
Skaith is married to Alice,they have two children, [2] and live in Wheldrake. [3] His brother is a police officer in Harrogate. [8]
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