Cynthia Barker

Cynthia Barker (May 25, 1962 - September 14, 2020) was a Filipino-born British politician[1] who served as mayor of Hertsmere, England until her death.[2]

Cynthia Barker
Mayor of Hertsmere
In office
October 5, 2015 – September 14, 2020
Personal details
BornMay 25, 1962
Laguna, Philippines
DiedSeptember 14, 2020 (aged 58)
London, England
Political partyConservative
Alma materAdamson University

She served as town councillor for Elstree and Borehamwood and borough councillor for Potters Bar from May 2015 to May 2019. She was re-elected to Hertsmere to represent the Borehamwood Kenilworth ward in May 2019.

Her role at the town council included working with the community, with the aim of improving the wellbeing of residents' lives. As vice-chair of the Entertainments Committee, she played an active role in choosing events and entertainments for the local residents. She was one of the two town council representatives for the Youth Council.

For Hertsmere, Barker served on a variety of committees including Operations Review, Audit and Member Training and Development Group, which she chaired for three years. In the new municipal year 2019-2020, she joined the Asset Management Panel, Personnel Appeals, Policy Review and Local Joint Committee.

Barker was a trustee for Elstree and Borehamwood Museum, trustee for the Sixty Plus Club, school governor for St. Nicholas Church of England School, committee member of Elstree and Borehamwood NSPCC branch and a member of Rotary Club of Elstree and Borehamwood, all as voluntary roles.

She was born in Laguna, Philippines as Cynthia Alcantara. She studied Industrial Engineering in Adamson University.[3]

Death

Barker died on September 14, 2020, following "a bout of serious illness".[4] It is unknown as to what specifically caused her death.

References
  1. "Filipino mayor in UK dies".
  2. Bureau, Rose Eclarinal, ABS-CBN Europe News (September 14, 2020). "First Pinay mayor in England dies". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 15, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. "About Hertsmeres-Mayor". Retrieved July 15, 2020.
  4. "Filipino mayor in UK dies". cnn. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
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