Jimmy Kelly, who has died aged 72 after a short illness, was a much respected local politician and one of East Ayrshire's longest serving local councillors.
A Labour Party member, he served the people of Muirkirk, Lugar and Logan for over 20 years, firstly as a councillor in Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council and later, following local government re-organisation in 1995, in East Ayrshire Council. He was one of four local members responsible for the new multi-member ward, Ballochmyle, set up in 2007.
Jimmy Kelly
Local politician;
Born: April 16, 1939; Died: January 14, 2012.
Jimmy Kelly, who has died aged 72 after a short illness, was a much respected local politician and one of East Ayrshire's longest serving local councillors.
A Labour Party member, he served the people of Muirkirk, Lugar and Logan for over 20 years, firstly as a councillor in Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council and later, following local government re-organisation in 1995, in East Ayrshire Council. He was one of four local members responsible for the new multi-member ward, Ballochmyle, set up in 2007.
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