I am standing as your Reform candidate in the Mearns by-election to be held on Thursday 7th November.
I was born and educated in Aberdeen and then moved to Aberdeenshire 25 years ago. I know and love the area, its people and its heritage and culture.
I have been in the hospitality and tourism industry for almost40yearsandstilloperatetwoselfcatering holiday lets in Aberdeenshire.
My husband and I have threegrownupchildrenwhoallliveandworkin Aberdeenshire and we have welcomed 8 grandchildren in the last 6 years .
I have always been actively involved in my community, volunteering with playgroups, Brownies and Scouts . I was also a member of the Aberdeenshire Children`s Panel for 26 years and chaired the organisation from 2007 -2014.
I will be a strong voice for the business community in the ward and I well understand both the benefits and challenges of living in a rural area such as the Mearns.