Keith Teare To Run Against Former Mayor For Derby Ward Seat

Thursday, 18 March 2010 00:00

Former Councillor Keith Teare has announced his intent to stand for the vacant Derby Ward seat should Councillor Colin Cain successfully get into the House of Keys.

Mr Teare has been a councillor in the past but was forced to end his 6 year run due to unforseen circumstances.

He said if he were to get in high on his list of priorities would be the matter of parking in Douglas.

We spoke to him about the prospect of running against former Mayor Dot Pitts.

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