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Mary Clarkson (born 1 December 1962) is the former Lord Mayor of Oxford, England. She has been the City Councillor for Marston since 1998, representing the Labour Party. [1] [2]

Clarkson attended St John's College, Oxford, studying English Language and Literature. [2] She previously worked in human resources, management consultancy and employment policy research. [2] She served as Lord Mayor in 2009–10, and currently sits on the Board of Oxford Playhouse. [2]

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  2. 1 2 3 4 "Councillor Mary Clarkson". Oxford City Council . Retrieved 14 March 2023.