Elizabeth Ann Francis (born 1960), known as Lisa Francis, is a former Welsh Conservative politician who was a Member of the Welsh Assembly (AM) for the Mid and West Wales region from 2003 to 2007.
Lisa Francis | |
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| Member of the Welsh Assembly for Mid and West Wales | |
| In office 1 May 2003 – 3 May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Delyth Evans |
| Succeeded by | Joyce Watson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Welsh Conservative (Until 2012) |
Career
editFrancis 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 successfully 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
edit- ^ "BBC NEWS | VOTE 2001 | RESULTS & CONSTITUENCIES | Meirionnydd Nant Conwy". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Election results for Mid and West Wales 2003". National Assembly for Wales. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ a b "BBC NEWS | VOTE 2003 | Meirionnydd Nant Conwy". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ "Tory breaks ranks on assembly power". BBC News. 14 May 2003. Archived from the original on 26 June 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ "Lisa Francis". senedd.wales. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Beyond the Bay". Western Mail. 1 December 2007. p. 12.
- ^ "How voting works". Carmarthen Journal. 27 April 2011. p. 10.
- ^ Williamson, David (13 February 2012). "Former Conservative AM Lisa Francis explains why she quit the Tories". WalesOnline. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
External links
edit- Lisa Francis My View – blog
- Lisa Francis Page on Welsh Conservatives Website
- Welsh Conservatives Website[permanent dead link]
Offices held
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