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Worcester is a city in, and the county seat of, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Named after Worcester, England, as of the 2010 Census the city's population was 181,045, making it the second most populous city in New England after Boston. Worcester is located approximately 40 miles (64 km) west of Boston, 50 miles (80 km) east of Springfield and 40 miles (64 km) north of Providence. Due to its location in Central Massachusetts, Worcester is known as the "Heart of the Commonwealth", thus, a heart is the official symbol of the city. However, the heart symbol may also have its provenance in lore that the Valentine's Day card, although not invented in the city, was mass-produced and popularized by Esther Howland who resided in Worcester.
Timothy Patrick "Tim" Murray is an American lawyer and member of the Democratic Party who served as the 71st Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts from 2007 to 2013, when he resigned to become the head of the Worcester Chamber of Commerce. Murray previously served on the Worcester City Council from 1998 to 2001 and as the Mayor of Worcester from 2002 to 2007.
One third of Worcester City Council in Worcestershire, England, is elected each year, followed by one year without election. Since the last boundary changes in 2004, 35 councillors have been elected from 15 wards.
The 1998 Worcester City Council election took place on 7 May 1998 to elect members of Worcester District Council in Worcestershire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council.
The 1999 Worcester City Council election took place on 6 May 1999 to elect members of Worcester District Council in Worcestershire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party stayed in overall control of the council.
The 2000 Worcester City Council election took place on 4 May 2000 to elect members of Worcester District Council in Worcestershire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Labour party lost overall control of the council to no overall control.
The 2002 Worcester City Council election took place on 2 May 2002 to elect members of Worcester District Council in Worcestershire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control.
The 2003 Worcester City Council election took place on 1 May 2003 to elect members of Worcester District Council in Worcestershire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party gained overall control of the council from no overall control.
The 2004 Worcester City Council election took place on 10 June 2004 to elect members of Worcester District Council in Worcestershire, England. The whole council was up for election with boundary changes since the last election in 2003 reducing the number of seats by one. The Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.
The 2006 Worcester City Council election took place on 4 May 2006 to elect members of Worcester District Council in Worcestershire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.
The 2007 Worcester City Council election took place on 3 May 2007 to elect members of Worcester District Council in Worcestershire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.
The 2008 Worcester City Council election took place on 1 May 2008 to elect members of Worcester District Council in Worcestershire, England. One third of the council was up for election and the council stayed under no overall control.
The 2012 Worcester City Council election took place on 3 May 2012 to elect members of Worcester Council in England. This was on the same day as other United Kingdom local elections, 2012.
The 2011 Wychavon District Council election took place on 5 May 2011 to elect members of Wychavon District Council in Worcestershire, England. The whole council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.
The 2015 Worcester City Council election took place on 7 May 2015 to elect members of Worcester City Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections.
The 2015 Wychavon District Council election took place on 7 May 2015 to elect members of Wychavon District Council in Worcestershire, England. The whole council was up for election and the Conservative party stayed in overall control of the council.
Hereford was a non-metropolitan district in Hereford and Worcester, England. It was abolished on 1 April 1998 and replaced by Herefordshire Council.
Hereford and Worcester was a non-metropolitan county in England. It was abolished on 1 April 1998 and replaced by Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
The 2016 Worcester City Council election took place on 5 May 2016 to elect members of Worcester City Council in England. This was on the same day as other local elections.
The 2018 Worcester City Council election is due to take place on 3 May 2018 to elect members of Worcester City Council in England. This will be on the same day as other local elections.
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- ↑ "England council results". BBC News. Retrieved 23 May 2014.
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