Joanne McCartney
Key information
Start date for this term:
Salary: £114,461
Constituency: Enfield and Haringey
Political group: Labour Group
Biography
Joanne McCartney AM has been a member of the London Assembly since June 2004. Prior to this, Joanne served as a local councillor in Enfield from 1998 to 2006.
As a representative for Enfield and Haringey, Joanne has been vocal about putting the issues that matter to local people on London’s political agenda such as the need for an upgrade to the Piccadilly line and an increase in Great Northern trains serving Enfield.
In May 2016, Sadiq Khan appointed Joanne to the position of Statutory Deputy Mayor of London, representing him across London so that all communities can be heard by the Mayor and his office.
Joanne is also Deputy Mayor for Children and Families. Her priorities include reducing inequalities for children and families, improving child health outcomes, working with London boroughs to support young people, and leading a London-wide effort to ensure every child gets the best start in life. In this role, Joanne has helped to deliver the Mayor’s universal free school meals programme.
Responsibilities for 2024-25
Member of the Environment Committee
Member of the GLA Oversight Committee
Member of the Transport Committee
Key issues
- Policing and community safety
- Health and public services
- Children and young people
- Jobs, skills and economic development
- Keeping London moving
- A greener and environmentally friendly London