"Hackney has had an elected mayor since 2022, with Labour holding the mayoralty continuously since then. Philip Glanville, the previous mayor, resigned, leading to a by-election."
"The mayor is the political leader of the council and appoints a cabinet made up of elected councillors who manage specific portfolios such as finance and community safety."
"All 32 of London's boroughs have a mayor, but in most cases their duties are ceremonial. An elected mayor, however, has significant powers in their borough."
"The voting system for the mayor has changed to first-past-the-post, allowing voters to select one candidate, with the candidate receiving the most votes winning."
The mayoral election in Hackney will take place on May 7, with voting from 07:00 to 22:00 BST. Five candidates are running: Vahid Almasi, Zoe Garbett, Tareke Gregg, Eva Steinhardt, and Caroline Woodley. Philip Glanville previously held the position with 59.1% of the vote before resigning. Caroline Woodley won a by-election to complete his term. Unlike ceremonial borough mayors, elected mayors have significant powers, controlling local services and appointing a cabinet. The voting system has changed to first-past-the-post since the last election.
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