George Spence
| Born | 15 September 1914, Reafirth |
|---|---|
| Died | 12 October 1971, Scalloway |
| Elections | 6 (6 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
George Keith Spence was a hotel proprietor and County Councillor, representing Yell South between 1949 and 1950, then Tingwall from 1950 until 1964.
Biography
George was the proprietor of the Scalloway Hotel, acquiring the re-opening the premises in August 1948 after its requisition for war time use in WWII. He remained the owner of the hotel until his death.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | County Council Election May 1949 (Yell South) | Zetland County Council | 224 | Elected |
| 1950 | Tingwall County Council By-Election August 1950 (Tingwall) | Zetland County Council | 233 | Elected |
| 1952 | County Council Election May 1952 (Tingwall) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1955 | County Council Election May 1955 (Tingwall) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1958 | County Council Election May 1958 (Tingwall) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1961 | County Council Election May 1961 (Tingwall) | Zetland County Council | Unopposed | Elected |
Offices Held
Zetland County Council