Cynthia Barker
Cynthia Barker | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Hertsmere | |
| In office 5 October 2015 – 14 September 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 May 1962 |
| Died | 14 September 2020 (aged 58) |
| Party | Conservative |
| Alma mater | Adamson University |
Cynthia Barker (25 May 1962 – 14 September 2020) was a Filipino-born British politician[1] who served as mayor of Hertsmere, England until her death.[2]
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.
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.
Barker was born in Laguna, Philippines as Cynthia Alcantara. She studied Industrial Engineering in Adamson University.[3]
Death
Barker died on 14 September 2020, following "a bout of serious illness".[4]
References
- ↑ "Filipino mayor in UK dies". Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
- ↑ "First Pinay mayor in England dies". ABS-CBN News. 2020-09-14. Retrieved 2020-09-15.
- ↑ "About Hertsmeres-Mayor". Retrieved July 15, 2020.
- ↑ "Filipino mayor in UK dies". cnn. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020. Retrieved 2021-08-07.