Lengthy Covid sufferer Scott Davidson is on the lookout for a a lot happier subsequent 5 years in energy after practically shedding his life.
The SNP councillor is seeking to serve the folks of Kilwinning after successful a second time period on the North Ayrshire Council election on Friday.
He mentioned: "In March 2020 I used to be sparring with my son Lomond and was tremendous, however once I went to serve meals on to our plates I felt all the pieces going clammy, sticky and lightheaded and his mum got here to choose him up as I had a number of Covid signs.
"There have been a couple of events once I thought I used to be away once I wasn't getting sufficient oxygen. I did not wish to go into hospital as a result of if I used to be there I'd find yourself on a ventilator."
Mr Davidson then caught the lethal virus a second time a 12 months later and suffered the consequences of lengthy Covid and was absent from council duties for a substantial interval
He added: "I suffered lengthy Covid in March 2021 and that gave me a cough and I used to be scorching and had a blinding sore head.
"I am humbled that the folks of Kilwinning have given me a lot help, even once I had Covid I used to be serving to folks out. Covid has taught me that life will be out of the blue quick, even for a reasonably sturdy, match firefighter.
"I've retired as a firefighter and can put all my consideration into the council.
"There have been plenty of good outcomes for the SNP and I look ahead to what comes subsequent, getting on with it and driving the SNP ahead."
Former Labour Councillor David O'Neill was lifelike after shedding Irvine South.
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He mentioned: "Individuals had a second alternative to vote Labour however they selected to not — however that is democracy.
"Nationwide politics had a huge impact and the SNP are doing effectively within the polls."
However he mentioned that may be his final marketing campaign after 37 years in politics.
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