Tony Wild elected to Legislative Council

Publication Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:27

Banker Tony Wild is the newest member of the Legislative Council.

He received 16 votes from the House of Keys.

The only other candidate, Arbory Commissioner Brian Rae, received 5 votes.

Mr Wild was put forward for the position by Douglas North MHK John Houghton, and seconded by Chief Minister Allan Bell.

He'll serve for just over a year, when four seats are scheduled for election.

First Deemster David Doyle will swear Mr Wild in at 9.30 tomorrow morning.