The following article was first published in the June 2012 Kinross Newsletter.
Just a short note of thanks to all the people of Kinross-shire
and Glenfarg area who voted for me in the Council elections
on 3 May, to ensure my fourth term of office.
The result in the Kinross-shire Ward was noteworthy for the
strength and success of the Independent vote, vindicating my
decision to stand and continue as an Independent Member for
Kinross-shire.
Two Independents were elect ed, myself and Dave Cuthbert,
along with my former party colleague Willie Robertson for
the Liberals and Joe Giacopazzi for the SNP.
Four Independents were elected overall to Perth & Kinross
Council and I am the current leader of that ‘group’ for the
purposes of operations within the council, although we will
be rotating such leadership.
Upon our election we met as a group and drew up a list of
issues we would like to see implemented during the next
Council term, top of which is the introduction of a ‘pilot’ area
devolved committee of the Council for Kinross -shire. This
was a proposal passed at Full Council during my first term of
offi ce but never implemented by the administration
controlled by Perthshire councillors.
Following negotiations we are preparing for opposition to the
next administration that will be run by the SNP but intend to
continue to lobby on the issues drawn up, based upon our
elected mandat e.
I promise to try my best in working with the community to
deliver on the uncompleted business for Kinross-shire I
outlined during the election campaign and to maintain a
strong independent represent ation for Kinross -shire up at
Perth.
Thanks again for your continued support.
Councillor Mike Barnacle
Independent Member for Kinross-shire