Comhairle nan Eilean Siar SNP Group
have expressed disappointment with the news that Cllr Finlay Cunningham, member
for Harris and South Lochs has decided to step down from his role.
Group leader, Cllr Gordon
Murray stated: “I found Mr Cunningham a very conscientious and hard-working
councillor with a real love for the people he represented. His mild-mannered
approach and warmth when he went about his work was a breath of fresh air in
this environmemt. I would like to wish him all the very best in the future.”
Fellow ward member
Cllr John G Mitchell said:” As a close personal friend of Finlay Cunningham and
one who shares mutually respectful values, I am devastated at the news that he
has felt it necessary to resign his position as Councillor. It was a pleasure
working alongside someone like Finlay who always conducted himself in a
compassionate and supportive manner. “
SNP member for Loch a
Tuath and Chair of the Gaelic committee Cllr John A Maciver stated: “Finlay was one of the few truly independent
councillors who voted on each individual issue on its merits rather than who
suggested it.”
