Alexander Bennet
| Born | 11 August 1916, Glasgow |
|---|---|
| Died | 2003 |
| Elections | 6 (2 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Alexander Dixon 'Sandy' Bennet , was a PE teacher, merchant and was a County Councillor for Burra between 1959 and 1964. He unsuccessfully contested the 1958 and 1959 and 1963 Lerwick Town Council elections and the Burra seat at the 1964 County Council election.
Biography
Sandy was a PE teacher who later became the head of Shetland Wools at 111 Commercial Street
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1958 | Lerwick Town Council | 214 | Not elected |
| 1959 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1959 | Lerwick Town Council | 318 | Not elected |
| 1959 | Burra County Council By-Election July 1959 (Burra) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1961 | County Council Election May 1961 (Burra) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1963 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1963 | Lerwick Town Council | 518 | Not elected |
| 1964 | County Council Election May 1964 (Burra) | Zetland County Council | 19 | Not elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council
