Keith Tordoff MBE
For Mayor of
York & North Yorkshire 2024
Keith Tordoff
Independent
North Yorkshire Candidate for
Mayoral election
2 May 2024
Keith Tordoff MBE Independent candidate for Mayor of York & North Yorkshire in the 2024 election, Keith Torodff is aiming for a major breakthrough by winning the election, a candidate in a type of election where the personality and ability of the people standing has proven decisive in the past.
Keith previously stood as an independent candidate in both 2021 North Yorkshire Police Fire Crime Commissioner (PFCC) elections, finishing in third place, only marginally behind Labour. Keith served as a police officer, detective and specialist fraud investigator for banks, before becoming a successful businessman, growing million pound businesses in several sectors, from retail to mail order to property development.
He also has a strong record of involvement in the voluntary sector, serving as Chair of the Nidderdale Chamber of Trade and Chair of the Pateley Bridge Britain in Bloom Group, winning national awards with both. Keith is a Patron of Dementia Forward a registered charity based in North Yorkshire and was fundraiser of the year in the North for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Mr Tordoff was awarded the MBE in 2018 for services to business and the community.
His priorities, as mayor, would be:
to make North Yorkshire an economic powerhouse: a place where businesses can thrive, and residents can find meaningful employment both in rural communities and in its cities.
improving transport links and connectivity, especially for rural communities.
making North Yorkshire a safer place to live, work and visit.
to make North Yorkshire a world leader in sustainability, while protecting and advancing its agricultural and fishing heritage.
Mr Tordoff said “North Yorkshire deserves a strong, independent champion – someone who understands the county’s needs and aspirations, and has the background and wealth of experience to deliver on addressing them. I will identify problems through listening to the people and turn things around, where needed, with a practical no nonsense business-like approach, driven by my passion and love for the county. Together, “Do it for North Yorkshire!”
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Keith served for 20 years in the West Yorkshire Police force, moving up the ranks from Police Constable to Detective working in specialist departments retiring as a senior officer.
What do people say about Keith?
“Keith works tirelessly and selflessly in the interest of the community. I feel there is no one better equipped than Keith who will ensure he works with transparency, integrity and above all for the benefit of the community”
“Pateley Bridge is a shining example of how a community have come together under strong local leadership to catapult their town into becoming something special within our region and now on a national basis. ”
“Keith has a ‘can do’ attitude with vision and strong leadership skills which he would bring to the role in North Yorkshire. I wholeheartedly support Keith and believe he would bring huge benefits for people throughout North Yorkshire”
“Congratulations on your well-deserved MBE. It is an outstanding achievement which truly reflects the hard work and passion you put into the community.”
VIDEO FROM 2021 PFCC CAMPAIGN
