James Tait
| Born | 27 November 1922, Sandwick |
|---|---|
| Died | 29 April 2011, Edinburgh |
| Elections | 3 (3 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
James Williamson Tait was a Lerwick Town Councillor from 1952 to 1958.
Biography
James worked for the Post Post Office as an engineer. In the late 1940s, James was the Secretary of the Shetland Labour Party.
James's work saw him transferred to Edinburgh in later life. In August 2002, he was a proposer for Labour candidate Norman Bonney the Balerno ward of the Edinburgh City Council.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1952 | Lerwick Town Council | 662 | Elected |
| 1955 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1955 | Lerwick Town Council | 807 | Elected |
| 1958 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1958 | Lerwick Town Council | 1,102 | Elected |