Judith Cunningham
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Judith Cunningham | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Bedford | |
| In office 2002–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Pat Olney |
| Succeeded by | Frank Branston |
| Bedford Borough Council member for Wootton, Bedfordshire | |
| In office 1996–2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Liberal Democrats |
Judith Cunningham ( – October 11, 2024) was a British politician, the final ceremonial Mayor of Bedford, and Liberal Democrat Bedford Borough Councillor for Wootton (1996 – 2011)
First elected to the Bedford Borough Council in 1996, joining as a liberal democrat. She would spend 13 years for the Council in its District mode, two years as a Unitary.[1]
Judith Cunningham became Mayor of Bedford in 2002.[2][3] She was the second Jewish Mayor of Bedford and last ceremonial Mayor of Bedford.[1]
In 2006 Judith Cunningham won the election borough councillor with a percentage of 47.3% (864 people).[4]
She won the 2009 local election receiving a seat alongside Tim Hill. She received 919 votes.[5]