The plan, which would see the creation of a "Combined Mayoral Authority" has been backed by councillors in both York and North Yorkshire.
The proposal is part of a devolution plan that would see the Mayor take over some powers and funding from Westminster in areas like transport and economic development.
The Mayor would work in conjunction with both they city of York Council and North Yorkshire County Council.
County Council leader - Carl Les - backed the plans.
Both the City of York Council and North Yorkshire County Council voted this week to back the plan, which would see the creation of a "Combined Mayoral Authority" which would consist of the elected Mayor along with two councillors from the new North Yorkshire Council and two councillors from the City of York Council.
However, not everyone thinks it s a good idea, County Councillor Stuart Parsons voted against the proposal saying it isn't really devolution.
From across the parties there were suggestions that while the proposed deal may not offer everything the county might want it is probably the best on offer.
Filey councillor Sam Cross thinks it's a starting point.
Councillor Andrew Lee welcomed the extra money that the devolution deal will bring from central government which is estimated to be around £18m per year for 30 years.
Council Leader, Carl Les, says the proposal does deliver devolution principles and opens the door to further funding for the area.
Members of North Yorkshire County Council voted to back the proposal at a full council meeting to send the results of a public consultation to Government Ministers to progress plans to create a mayoral combined authority.
Members of City of York Council had agreed on Thursday to do the same.


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