Bermudian Re-Elected In UK Local Election
Bermudian Jahdia Spencer has been re-elected as a councillor for West Thamesmead in the Greenwich local election in the UK.
Ms Spencer received 589 votes, securing one of the two available seats. A total of 10 candidates contested the election, with Ms Spencer and fellow Labour candidate Nathan Baffour-Awuah successful at the polls. Voter turnout was 30.3%.
Her profile on the the party website states, “It’s an honour to serve as your councillor and work with residents to improve our area. I’ve secured regular meetings with Peabody and Berkeley Homes, set up Community Surgeries, and tackled illegal fly-tipping. As a Governor at Heronsgate Primary School and Outreach Officer for a domestic violence charity, I support survivors in accessing vital services. Working again in West Thamesmead, where I began my career, reflects my deep commitment to our community.”
Ms Spencer was first elected in a by-election in 2024.
