Richard Taylor is standing for one of the two available seats
A candidate standing in the upcoming Garff Commissioners by-election says he would use his professional experience to support the authority if elected.
Richard Taylor, a retiree from the finance sector, believes the main issue facing residents is the Mooir Vannin offshore windfarm, which he is opposed to, as well as a lack of community spaces.
Residents in the Lonan Ward will be able to vote from 8am until 8pm on Thursday (21 May) at the Laxey Working Men's Institute or Baldrine Methodist Church Hall.
Mr Taylor says he would like to give back to the community:
Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to him:
The other candidates standing are James Curtis and James Hewison.
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