The Liberal Democrat group has introduced a brand new election candidate for the Paisley Southwest ward after long-standing councillor Eileen McCartin confirmed her retirement.
Anne Hannigan, who has lived within the city for greater than a decade, has admitted she has "massive footwear to fill" however is decided to hold on what her predecessor began by transferring the local weather change agenda ahead and pushing for elevated assist for youngsters's psychological well being.
Councillor McCartin, Renfrewshire's solely Lib Dem elected member, stated she can be standing down final month after 34 years of public service.
She was first elected to Renfrew District Council in 1988 as a member for the Stanely ward and has represented the broader Paisley Southwest space since 2007.
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"I've an enormous job to do in following in Eileen's footsteps," stated Mrs Hannigan, who labored in retail for 30 years and has now arrange a small enterprise along with her husband.
"She has been a strong voice for this space during the last 34 years and I hope I can earn the belief and assist of native residents in the way in which she has accomplished.
The Paisley Southwest ward has completely different wants in its completely different areas, and I hope I can get the chance to assist all of the individuals who stay within the ward."
If elected, Mrs Hannigan added she would use her voice to push for extra energy-efficient social and personal housing as Renfrewshire goals for net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
She would additionally look to make sure there are adequate educated professionals inside faculties to assist children dealing with difficulties with their psychological well being.
Mrs Hanngian already is aware of she will likely be dealing with a contest from SNP candidates Lorraine Cameron and Stephen Burns whereas Kevin Montgomery will standing once more for Labour.
The Lib Dem group intends to subject candidates in each ward for the election on Could 5 and is within the ultimate phases of getting the staff collectively earlier than hitting the marketing campaign path.
Councillors will likely be elected by way of the one transferable vote system the place folks will rank candidates based mostly on desire.
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