Labour People
James Alexander
Leader of the Labour Group
Councillor - Holgate
Personal Details
- I was first elected as a councillor for Holgate in 2007.
- I have served on a number of committees, both as an ordinary member and as Chair. These include the Children's Services, Licenisng and Health Scrutiny committees. I have also served at the city's Children and Young People's Champion in 2008, elected by the children and young people of York.
- Along with my fellow ward Councillors, we successfully campaigned to prevent the Council sell-off Back Park, to get the St Peter's Quarter water fountain working, for new school crossing patrols and for removal of graffiti.
- As a local Councillor, I do my best to stand up for local people, whether that is getting drains unblocked or making sure the streets are clean. I also enjoy representing the wider city interest at a more strategic level because York deserves better.
- I studied Economic and Social History at the University of York, graduating with honours. I served as Students' Union President in 2004/5 and I have worked at York St John University as a project and outreach officer, encouraging people to go to university and improve their life chances whatever their background.
- I was also Labour's candidate for York Outer at the 2010 general election.
- I want to live in a society where a person's talents and hard work will determine where they get to in life. That is my ambition.
Contact James Alexander
If you would like you contact James Alexander then please use thisemail link: cllr.jalexander@york.gov.uk
