Local Conservatives have selected Logie Coldstone resident, Katrina Farquhar as their candidate for Aboyne, Upper Deeside & Donside, in next May’s local Government elections.
Katrina works at the local butcher shop in Ballater and is currently an elected member of the Cairngorms National Park board.
Commenting after her selection Katrina said,
“I’m thrilled to be selected as the Scottish Conservative candidate for the area I live in. Aboyne, Upper Deeside & Donside is a huge ward with lots of different communities but I am very much looking forward to the challenge of representing everyone in the area if elected.”
“There are so many issues affecting our area. Local businesses are very important to our villages providing valuable service and employment; we should encourage regeneration of such businesses and try to help those struggling in the current economic climate. We must all work together regarding any development plans and building proposals, ensuring the countryside is managed and maintained at the same time, also providing amenities for residents and visitors alike. We also require doing all that we can to create job opportunities and accommodation for our youngsters who wish to stay and work here.”
Sitting Conservative Councillor, Marcus Humphrey, who will be retiring after 45 years of service to the community, said, ”I am delighted that Katrina has been selected to stand in my place, as having always lived here she is well known locally and if elected will do an outstanding job in looking after the interests of everyone in the Ward.”