The newly elected Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has pledged her commitment to represent the entire Council district by working tirelessly to “make a difference” to create a vibrant and harmonious community.
Speaking following her election as the second Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council at the annual general meeting of the local authority in Guildhall tonight, DUP Alderman Hilary McClintock said she was deeply honoured to be chosen to represent the city and district and was looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead.
She paid tribute to the outgoing Mayor, Sinn Fein’s Elisha McCallion and Deputy Mayor, DUP Ald Thomas Kerrigan, adding she was looking forward to a busy but exciting year ahead.
She added: “During this incoming year I will try to do my best to represent this entire council district and to serve the people of Londonderry, Strabane and the rural community.
“If my term of office is anywhere near as busy as the last Mayors, I will certainly be kept fully occupied. I hope that I will have the energy and vitality that Mayor McCallion has exhibited.”
On a personal level, Mayor McClintock said she intended to strive to make a real and positive difference for the local community across the Council area.
She added: “I want to meet with many people and many groups during this next year. I want to talk to people and I want to listen to people.”
She said a key priority as Mayor would be to continue with the work that was being done to expand Magee University.
She also highlighted the importance of investment in the local infrastructure and for better public services, particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our community.
Photo shows outgoing Mayor, Sinn Fein's Elisha McCallion, presenting the chain of office to her successor, DUP Ald Hilary McClintock. Included is SDLP Cllr Jim McKeever, the new Deputy Mayor. (Photo: Lorcan Doherty Photography)
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