Council leader welcomes kim turner to lib dem group

Tim Carroll, Leader of South Somerset District Council, today welcomed Cllr. Kim Turner as the newest member of the Lib Dem Group on South Somerset District Council. Kim Turner today announced her decision to resign from the Conservative Group on South Somerset District Council, having already allowed her Conservative Party membership to lapse a few months ago.

Kim was elected in 2003 to represent Ilminster on the District Council.

Kim commented:

“Over the last year, I have become increasingly disillusioned with the Conservatives, and felt that I no longer wished to remain a member of the Conservative Party. I stood for election in 2003 to serve Ilminster, not to serve the Conservative Party.

“I have, however, very much enjoyed representing Ilminster on South Somerset District Council, and I wish to continue doing so.
 
“I have decided to join the Liberal Democrat Group on South Somerset District Council, rather than simply becoming an Independent. I have taken this decision because, having worked alongside them for 3 years, I feel that I share the values of the Liberal Democrats. I also feel that I can achieve more for local people by working as part of a team, rather than by myself.

“I will always put the interests of Ilminster first, and I intend to continue to work hard for the people of this town. There is a lot which I want to work to achieve for Ilminster, and I intend to put my name forward again in the elections next May. I am very grateful to local residents for all the support and encouragement which I have received.”

Tim Carroll, Leader of South Somerset District Council, said:

“I am delighted that Kim has decided to join the Liberal Democrat Group. Kim is hard-working, dedicated to representing local interests, and respected both as a local councillor and in the wider council group. We have admired the work that Kim has done for Ilminster since 2003, and my colleagues and I will enjoy having her as a member of the team. Kim will continue to champion the interests of Ilminster, and I look forward to working with her in the future.”

David Laws, MP for Yeovil Constituency, said:

“Kim has impressed people of all parties and none since her election in 2003 – she has worked very hard indeed for Ilminster. I am sure that Kim will be both an excellent addition to the Liberal Democrat team, and will continue to work very hard indeed for the people of Ilminster”.

ENDS

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