William Tait
| Born | 18 May 1928, Ireland |
|---|---|
| Died | 19 March 2021 |
| Elections | 8 (7 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
William 'Willie' Tait is a former whaler, crofter and Shetland Islands Councillor first for Dunrossness North between 1978 and 1999, then Sandwick from 1999 until 2007.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1978 | Shetland Islands Council | 166 | Elected |
| 1982 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1982 | Shetland Islands Council | 182 | Not elected |
| 1982 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1982 | Shetland Islands Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1986 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1986 | Shetland Islands Council | 288 | Elected |
| 1990 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1990 | Shetland Islands Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1994 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1994 | Shetland Islands Council | 241 | Elected |
| 1999 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1999 | Shetland Islands Council | 200 | Elected |
| 2003 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 2003 | Shetland Islands Council | 279 | Elected |