James Manson

Born 6 January 1953, Northmavine
Died 23 April 1991, Aberdeen
Elections 1 (1 won)
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James Maurice Manson was a Shetland Islands Councillor for Northmavine between 1990 and 1991. He obtained an MA from the University of Aberdeen in 1975, and also worked for the London Met for seven years. After spending some time in Orkney, he returned to Shetland. In the 1990 SIC election, he defeated his fourth cousin Bill Manson by 2 votes. The by-election which followed his death elected Bill Manson.

Political Career

Political career of James Manson
Year Election Council Votes Result
1990 Shetland Islands Council Election May 1990 (Northmavine) Shetland Islands Council 144 Elected

Offices Held

Shetland Islands Council
Preceded by
Christopher Dowle
Member for
Northmavine

1990–1991
Succeeded by
William Manson