Lisa Francis
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Career
Francis was the Conservative candidate in Meirionnydd Nant Conwy in the 2001 general election, coming third in the seat.[1] At the 2003 National Assembly for Wales election she contested the Meirionnydd Nant Conwy constituency and was placed third on the Conservatives' list for the Mid and West Wales region.[2][3] She was elected as the regional list member for Mid and West Wales, while coming third in Meirionnydd Nant Conwy, receiving 16.4% of the vote.[2][3]
After being elected, she was appointed as Welsh Conservative spokeswoman for Culture and the Welsh Language.[4] She was not re-elected at the 2007 National Assembly for Wales election.[5][6] After losing her seat, she studied for a degree in Tourism Management at Aberystwyth University.[6] She returned to contest the Mid and West Wales list at 2011 National Assembly for Wales election, but again was not elected.[7]
In 2007 Francis also served on Aberystwyth's Town Council. She was also Deputy Chair of Mid & West Wales Area Conservative Council, but subsequently left the Conservatives.[8]
In addition to her political activities, Francis is a Director of the Mid Wales Tourism Company and is the Trade Representative for Ceredigion. She also serves on Ceredigion Hospital's Working Committee and on the Aberystwyth Citizens Advice Bureau – Management Board.
In 2007 Francis won the Dods Assembly Woman of the Year Award. [1].
References
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External links
- Lisa Francis My View – blog
- Lisa Francis Page on Welsh Conservatives Website
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