New Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey
Conservative candidate Lisa Townsend has been announced as the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey.
She received 112,260 first preference votes from the Surrey public in the PCC election which took place on Thursday. She was elected on second preference votes, after no candidates received more than 50% of first preference ballots.
The result was announced on Saturday afternoon in Addlestone after the votes were counted across the county. Turnout was 38.81%, compared to 28.07% in the last PCC election in 2016.
Lisa will formally start her role on Thursday 13 May and will replace the current PCC David Munro.
She said: “It is an absolute privilege and honour to become Surrey’s Police and Crime Commissioner and I can’t wait to get started and help Surrey Police provide a service our residents can be proud of.
“I would also like to thank the outgoing Commissioner, David Munro for the dedication and care he has shown in the role for the last five years.
“I know from speaking to residents across the county during my election campaign that the job Surrey Police do a daily basis in our communities is greatly valued by the public. I look forward to working together with the Chief Constable and providing the best support I can to his officers and staff who work so hard to keep Surrey safe.”
Lisa Townsend took to social media to thank those who took part in the election.
Chief Constable of Surrey Police Gavin Stephens said he congratulates Lisa on her election and welcomes her to the Force.