John Butler

Born 1 November 1925, Walney Island
Died 12 May 1984, Lerwick
Elections 5 (4 won)
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John Charles Butler was a customs officer, Lerwick Town Councillor between 1971 to 1975, and a Shetland Islands Councillor for Lerwick Breiwick between 1974 and 1982. He unsuccessfully contested the 1970 Lerwick Town Council election.

Political Career

Political career of John Butler
Year Election Council Votes Result
1970 Lerwick Town Council Election May 1970 Lerwick Town Council 547 Not elected
1971 Lerwick Town Council Election May 1971 Lerwick Town Council Unopposed Elected
1973 Lerwick Town Council Election May 1973 Lerwick Town Council Unopposed Elected
1974 Shetland Islands Council Election May 1974 (Lerwick Breiwick) Shetland Islands Council 141 Elected
1978 Shetland Islands Council Election May 1978 (Lerwick Breiwick) Shetland Islands Council 194 Elected

Offices Held

Shetland Islands Council
Constituency created
Member for
Lerwick Breiwick

1974–1982
Succeeded by
Leslie Eunson