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Candidate Statements Executive Committee 2015 Alan Heron is a long-stand- Executive Committee VOTE NO. 1 DAWUD ISLAM for SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE Christine Jardine ing and experienced member of the party, seeking re-elec- Graham Garvie 1 #1 executive committee Ÿ tion to the Executive Com- I have been a Councillor on Scottish Borders Council since A voice for Change ( mittee. He is retiring 2003 and Council Convener since 2012—the only Liberal 07843563437 ŸA voice for Diversity convener of Paisley & Ren- Democrat Civic Head in Scotland. In 2014, I was elected frewshire local party. @cajardine President of the Scottish Provosts Association. Ÿ Elected two years ago after a A voice for Social Liberalism [email protected] long break, he has played an A former local authority Chief Executive, I have also worked Dawud has recently moved to Scotland from Rochdale. He was active and constructive role to extensively throughout the Balkans for the OSCE. Until attempt to ensure we keep fo- 2015, I was for 10 years an elected member of the EU shocked to discover the reality behind the rhetoric of the SNP For the past five years I have cused in challenging times. Committee of the Regions. in Holyrood and spoke out against it in his well received campaigned tirelessly to ensure our He would like the opportunity Conference speech in Dunfermline. National appointments have included a Governor of message is heard. to continue to help the party Dawud is a former Green Party councillor and two time on the Executive. Edinburgh Napier University; an NHS Board member; the Steel Commission on the Constitution, and Spokesperson on Parliamentary candidate. He has worked at helping that party I have knocked doors, appeared in the devise its campaigning and targeting strategy on programmes Allan’s priorities if re-elected to the Executive Committee:- Sport and the Arts for the Convention of Scottish Local media and talked to people about how such as ‘Target to Win’. Now back in his ‘spiritual home’ of the Authorities. I have also held several non-executive we want to build a better Scotland. 1. Supporting our candidates to help us win additional MSPs. Lib Dems (Having originally been Vice Chair of Chelmsford Directorships. 2. Improving communication to and from local parties. Young Liberals at the age of 17) Dawud wants to bring this That helped me gain over 19,000 votes in In any organisation the status quo is experience to bear in the Executive. 3. Ensuring our message is both bold and distinctive. rarely an option. If elected, I would be the general election but, more The party needs to build a core vote to protect it from future 4. Looking to sharpen our message so that it focuses on the poli- pressing for a review of the operation importantly, it helped me understand cy record of the SNP government and our alternatives, with- coalition fallout. This will be achieved by developing a distinct out over-emphasis on a second referendum - this just moves of the Party leading to closer co- Liberal identity and not trying to be a ‘one size fits all’ protest what it is people need from us. the conversation away from their record in office. operation between the Executive and party. People that buy in to our Liberal philosophy will stick “Allan’s too much of a pain in the a*se not to have on the Executive.” constituency conveners and with us in the good times and the bad. Scotland has never I want to make sure we are ready to meet - Caron Lindsay councillors; and examining practical needed us so badly. the challenges ahead. options to secure new activists in all I am not well known in Scotland and so will struggle to pick up areas of Scotland, and the seeking of transfers. If you like what I stand for and want a fresh, diverse new sources of funding. Allan Heron 1 voice on your Scottish Executive then please consider giving I respectfully request your support. me your NUMBER ONE VOTE. Thanks. JACQUIE BELL Jenny Marr FOR SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE Ÿ Party member since 1989 #1 executive Ÿ Active grassroots campaigner Ÿ Current and Previous SLDW Rep on Scottish Executive committee Ÿ Current Co-opted member Scottish Policy Committee and SLDW Rep on Scottish Conference Committee Ÿ Experienced Council, Holyrood, Westminster & European candidate As a campaigns organiser in the North East, I Ÿ East Lothian councillor 2007-12 Currently Vice-Chair Dunbar üspend my time talking to members, local parties Community Council, Vice Chair Dunbar & East Linton Ward Area and voters on a daily basis. I understand exactly Partnership, Chair Dunbar & East Linton Community & Police what the electorate think of us and what we need Partnership to do to build our relationship with them - across all Ÿ Committee member & Scottish Representative for Liberal levels of the party. Democrat European Group & Liberal Democrats for Seekers of Though I’ve held many roles in the party, Sanctuary. Committee member ASLDC &SLDW üincluding co-chair of Liberal Youth Scotland, I’ve Ÿ Member Liberal Democrat Disability Association, Liberal also worked in the third sector and for an Democrat Christian Forum, Parliamentary Candidates Association Ÿ international oil and gas company. I will bring this Experienced writer of Scottish and Federal Policies on a wide experience from outside the party range of topics & regular contributor at Scottish, English regional bubble. Contact details and Federal Conferences Ÿ If you’d like to get Qualified Social Worker since 1984. Currently working at Liberton üOur messages and how we in touch, you can Hospital, Edinburgh. communicate them will be contact me via - key to our success in 2016. ( The Scottish Liberal Democrats have much to offer Scotland. 07821857490 I’m confident I know what we 8 Our message needs to be seen & heard. Grassroots j.marr.06@ need to do to ensure we return aberdeen.ac.uk campaigners have an important role to play in delivering it to more than 5 MSPs in May. d@tzenni every Scottish community. A vibrant and diverse Scottish Executive is needed to lead and enthuse campaigning by all. GALEN MILNE tells it as he sees it. ALAN REID for EXECUTIVE It’s sometimes hard to understand why we had a big MP for Argyll & Bute for boost in membership this year of over 20% AFTER we Robbie 14 years. Increased my were heavily defeated in the 2015 May General Election. vote in May’s election , However, for me, it simply proves there continues to be but still lost to the SNP Simpson tide. a substantial number of potential Liberal Democrat “James is a seasoned campaigner and members still waiting to be asked if they would like to From 1988 to 1996 I interested in embracing new ideas. His voice is just what we need on the join our Party. represented a Paisley Executive Committee Scottish Executive”. – Jo Swinson IF Re-ELECTED TO THE EXECUTIVE I WILL CONTINUE TO ward on Renfrew District Council, so I WORK HARD ON BEHALF OF THE PARTY TO: With years of experience of campaigning for the party and (a) IMPROVE OUR RECRUITMENT STRATEGY AND MAKE IT A Accountabtility have experience of engaging with members in the Scottish Borders, Glasgow and ROUTINE PART OF ANY ELECTION CAMPAIGNING; The Executive needs to hold the leader, parliamentarians winning elections in Questioning the the West of Scotland, I want to join the Scottish Exec to (b) RETAIN MEMBERSHIP BY IMPROVED 2-WAY DIALOGUE; and senior party staff to account. both urban and rural Prime Minister ensure we welcome and engage with all our new members as (c) IMPROVE COMMUNICATION WITH best we can at this crucial time for the party. Key political, campaign and strategy decisions must be Scotland. OUR ELECTED REPS i.e. Between MP <> MSP While I was President of Glasgow University Lib Dems, the society made by the Executive - not presented fait accompli. <> CLLR <> Local Parties <> MEMBERS. I want to put my experience to good use to help the broke the UK record for signing up new members in a Freshers’ Week Liberal Democrats recover our position in Scottish campaign – and many of those new members have gone on to become CV – Member and activist since 1967. politics. Parliamentary candidates and Exec members themselves! Transparency My experience: Willing worker and occasional candidate Ÿ The Executive runs the party on behalf of the members - Many new members have joined since the President of Glasgow University Liberal Democrats 2009-10 in numerous elections at council and Ÿ Former exec member of Liberal Youth at Scottish and UK level minutes & agendas should be accessible to all. General Election and it’s important that we keep Ÿ parliamentary level whenever the Party President of Glasgow University Students’ Representative Council Policy & messaging should be developed in the open, and in regular touch with all our members, both new 2012-13 requires a volunteer. Ÿ Parliamentary Candidate for Glasgow North West in 2015 always subject to party members’ votes. and old, and encourage them to use their talents to Ÿ I will leave you to decide whether I help the party. We must have a more diverse Now work in the Higher Education sector should continue to help ensure the My priorities: Experience range of Members of the Scottish, UK and Ÿ Encourage the party to engage with its new members in innovative Executive team delivers for our most ways. European Parliaments after the next set of Ÿ valuable resource - you, our members. Past Parliamentary Candidate in Ayrshire & Lanarkshire elections, and the Executive has an important role Support efforts to engage with local parties in order to attract and recruit new members.
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