Your candidates in Clissold

George Sheldon Grün

George has lived in Hackney since childhood, brought up by six queer parents and enjoying the incredible parks, vibrant play spaces, strong sense of community, and brilliant local venues and businesses in Clissold Ward. George works in Legal Aid representing vulnerable people seeking justice, including asylum seekers, victims of trafficking, and those in prison, holding power to account. He would bring that experience as a caseworker to serve constituents, while fighting to make the borough greener, more just, and more democratic.

George says, “I believe in Green values of hope, stewardship and solidarity, and I would work to ensure every resident is heard, without fear or favour.”

Sam Mathys

Sam Mathys has spent 20 years running small businesses including two local pubs in Stokey, worked for Hackney Council delivering operational and regulatory services with the Hackney Nights program and currently works at the Greater London Authority as a Senior Policy Officer. A Hackney resident for over 10 years, she offers a rare combination of frontline community experience and deep policy expertise. She understands the realities facing small businesses, and the role of shared public spaces in community life. Sam has the passion and persistence to serve residents through case work, and the strategic expertise to scrutinise public policy. 

She says, “I would work hard for constituents translating political priorities into practical action, challenging inertia, navigating institutional systems, and resolving issues and broken communication that sit between departments and people.”