The new Liberal Democrat councillor for Marshalswick East and Jersey Farm has described the role as "a huge honour" after being elected last week.
Following a vote on Thursday (August 17), Raihaanah Ahmed was elected to St Albans City & District Council, with 774 votes.
According to St Albans Liberal Democrats, Cllr Ahmed runs a local hospitality business with her husband, and worked with GP trusts to set up vaccination centres during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Raihaanah also set up the St Albans Community Pantry during lockdown, which helps to feed those in need.
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Following the by-election, Cllr Ahmed said: "It’s such a huge honour to be elected as a councillor in my home area of Marshalswick East and Jersey Farm and I want to thank everyone who voted for me.
"I love our community and can’t wait to hit the ground running.”
Raihaanah Ahmed, newly elected councillor for Marshalswick East and Jersey Farm. (Image: St Albans Liberal Democrats)
The deputy leader of St Albans City & District Council, Helen Campbell, added: "We Liberal Democrats pride ourselves on electing councillors who really understand the heart of our communities.
"Raihaanah will be a really strong addition to our council group and will be a strong voice in representing her local community."
I love our community and can’t wait to hit the ground running.” (Image: St Albans Liberal Democrats)
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