Alliance Youth Chair Stephen Martin has sent his congratulations to Councillor Ian Parsley, his predeceasor as Chair of the Alliance Party’s youth wing, following his unanimous election as Deputy Mayor of North Down.

Stephen Martin stated ‘I am delighted at Ian’s election as Deputy Mayor of North Down. Ian Parsley proved a highly successful Chair of Alliance Youth, leading our youth wing from 2003 through to 2007, engineering a period of revival and success. I believe it was fitting that his election was witnessed by a number of Alliance Youth members who made the trip to Bangor to see our former Chief take up his new role.’

Stephen continued, ‘Elected as a Councillor for Holywood in the 2005 Council elections, Ian had the courage of his convictions and gained a second seat for Alliance in his ward. An example of how young people can make a impact in electoral politics, Ian has brought true commitment and dedication to his Council activites and I have no doubt that he will serve the people of North Down to the best of his considerable ability. I wish Councillor Parsley every success for the year ahead.’