Councillor Dr Betty Green has been elected Deputy Mayor of Liverpool Council.
Councillor Green, who has been a councillor since 2021, works in the community-based women's health services including health promotion, group work, community development and capacity building, counselling, and advocacy.
In a short speech to the Council after being invested in her robes of office, she paid tribute to her husband, saying he has been her rock and support.
"He has stood by me in all my years at work and in my council work. I could not have done this without his backing and encouragement," she said.
"It is a great honour to be elected Deputy Mayor and I am looking forward to advocating for Liverpool during my term of office.
"From my experience in working with the community and key stakeholders, I have learned that listening, working cooperatively, and collaborating to solve complex problems leads to better outcomes.
"I am passionate about Liverpool's bright future and will continue working to ensure that resources, opportunities, and benefits are shared equitably across our community," she said.
Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun and the new Deputy Mayor, Cllr Dr Betty Green.
Background
Liverpool City Council's Mayor is popularly elected for a four-year term at the state-wide local government elections. The councillors elect a Deputy Mayor each year at the September meeting. Councillor Dr Green's term of office expires in September 2026.
