A former infrastructure minister says is looking to lobby government to fix Port St Mary High Street if she’s elected to the local commissioners.
Michelle Haywood, one of eight candidates standing to join the Port St Mary Commissioners in a by-election, believes the authority needs “an experienced hand”.
She was previously a commissioner from 2016 to 2021 – before being elected to the House of Keys in 2021. Dr Haywood then lost her seat in September’s General Election.
Residents in Port St Mary will be able to vote for two new commissioners on December 3 – from 8am until 8pm – at the Town Hall.
Dr Haywood hopes to improve the commissioners’ financial transparency and ensure ratepayers are getting a ‘cost effective’ service if she is voted in.
Local Democracy Reporter Emma Draper has been speaking to her:
The other candidates standing are Sarah Comish, Julie Gibney, Ann Murray, Daxaben Patel, Edwin Ryan, William Teare and Matthew Warren.
All candidates standing in by-elections have been invited for an interview ahead of December 3.