William Thomson (ii)

Born 7 March 1925, Baltasound
Died 2 March 1993, Twatt
Elections 2 (1 won)
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William Gray 'Willie' Thomson was briefly a County Councillor for Unst North between 1973 and 1975, He unsuccessfully contested the Unst seat at the inaugural Shetland Islands Council election in 1974.

Biography

He worked for the council most of his life and was the first chair of the Lerwick Community Council, in the 1970's.

Political Career

Political career of William Thomson (ii)
Year Election Council Votes Result
1973 County Council Election May 1973 (Unst North) Zetland County Council 249 Elected
1974 Shetland Islands Council Election May 1974 (Unst) Shetland Islands Council 172 Not elected

Offices Held

Zetland County Council
Preceded by
Edward Thomason Edward Thomason
Member for
Unst North

1973–1973
Incumbent / seat abolished