The Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Douglas has been conferred on the leader of Douglas Council.
The honour was bestowed on David Christian at a special meeting of the council held on Friday, September 21st after members unanimously agreed the motion.
It was proposed by Councillor John Skinner and seconded by Councillor Claire Wells.
He said with more than 30 years’ experience in local politics Councillor Christian was ‘passionate’ about his home town where he was first elected councillor for Hills Ward in November 1987 and where he has been successfully returned at each election since.
Councillor Skinner added that in the 2012 and 2016 local authority elections Councillor Christian received the highest number of votes for any candidate across the Island.
In his reply Councillor Christian said he was ‘truly honoured’ and thanked his fellow councillors for their unanimous vote, also his family and friends for their tireless support.
