Karen Douglas, Alliance councillor for Bangor Central, has announced that she will resign from her role at Ards and North Down Borough Council at the end of September.
Alliance have said they will select a replacement soon after her resignation takes effect.
Karen Douglas released her statement on the Alliance party website: “As a resident of Bangor, it has been my immense honour to serve local people as Councillor for the past seven years”
“In particular, my time as Mayor and Deputy Mayor provided the opportunity to meet with individuals, groups and organisations across our Borough, to thank them for the support, comfort, guidance and service they provide across the local area.
“In addition, it was with great pride I welcomed Princess Anne to Bangor to have city status conferred, and in turn I was able to confer the Freedom of the Borough to both the Irish Guards and local musician Gary Lightbody. Those memories will live with me the rest of my life.
“While I am stepping back from my role as an elected representative, I remain a great supporter of Alliance, my Council team colleagues and our MLAs and MP. My commitment to achieving the best for our Borough, our city and our society remains, and I will continue to work towards a peaceful and reconciled society as a private citizen.”
It has been my great honour to serve the people of Bangor Central and wider Borough as an @allianceparty Councillor over the past 7 years on @ANDborough. I have met so many wonderful people who inspired me. It's time to take stock and consider the future.https://t.co/nfKz04slX8
— Ald Karen Douglas, Ards & North Down Borough (@KarenDouglas_NI) August 29, 2023
