Following an online ballot of Party members which concluded on Thursday 31st July, Katy Bourne has been selected as the Conservative Mayoral candidate for Sussex.
Katy Bourne OBE was raised and schooled in Sussex before graduating from Aberystwyth University. She still lives in mid-Sussex, is married to Kevin and has two adult sons. She was a successful business woman before entering politics and is now in her fourth term as Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Sussex making her the longest-serving female PCC and one of only two to have been elected four times.
Commenting on her selection, Katy said:
“I am absolutely delighted to have been selected as the Conservative candidate for the first Mayor of Sussex. I’d like to thank everyone who voted for me and assure Conservative members across our beautiful county that I will work hard for you all and do my utmost to make you proud.
“It’s been a long campaign and I’d like to thank Paul, Sally-Ann and Tim for stepping forwards. I wish them every success for the future. I’d also like to thank my amazing team of volunteers and activists - none of this would be possible without you.
“For now, my work as Police and Crime Commissioner continues and I look forward to the mayoral campaign ahead and securing the very best deal for Sussex.”
