I’ve been a councillor for a little over 25 years. Technological advances have made canvassing for election as someone with a sight impairment much easier.
Getting stuck into community projects is the bit I like best so I have to be quite disciplined to step back, oversee and allow others in the community to lead.
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in September 2000. Because of my condition, I would struggle to maintain a traditional full-time job, but I was always interested in politics.