Harrow Council Elects Sri Lankan Origin Kareema Marikar as the Mayor

Harrow elected its mayor at the council’s 2018 full annual meeting.

Sri Lankan origin, Cllr Kareema Marikar, who has represented West Harrow since 2010, was chosen to succeed Margaret Davine, who is retiring. She is a past student of Girls' High School, Kandy and she is renown for her community service in Harrow as well as amongst Sri Lankans.

Cllr Marikar, who has lived in Harrow for 28 years, said she was “filled with joy” at becoming the borough’s first citizen.

“I take my new role with pride and pledge to serve the community to the best of my ability,” she said.

“Harrow is a great place to live, with a strong history. It is also the most diverse borough in the country.”

Source: www.thisislocallondon.co.uk