Leader of the City of York Council, Cllr Claire Douglas, nominated Cllr Wells for the historic role at the full council budget meeting on Thursday, February 22.
However, the position will have fewer perks than before, as changes to the position of the Lord Mayor of York were approved to save £10,000 on February 21.
This includes not allowing the Lord Mayor to reside at the Mansion House, reducing the use of private cars and reducing the number of occasions the historic sword and mace are used.
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