Sinn Fein has selected Conor McKay as their new councillor for Botanic, to replace John Gormley.
Reported by the Belfast Telegraph, McKay said it was a “real honour and privilege to be selected to represent the people of the Botanic area”.
“I want to pay tribute to John Gormley, a hardworking grassroots republican, as he steps down from the council and I look forward to continuing on the hard work he has done for this community.”
“As an incoming local representative, I am determined to work together to lead positive change for every single person in this area, and to deliver first-class council services for ratepayers.”
John Gormley said it has been an “honour and privilege” to represent the residents of Botanic as a Sinn Féin councillor on Belfast City Council for the past four years.
He continued: “I have worked with and met many wonderful people, from long established families to newcomers to our great city, all who make it a truly diverse, resilient and fantastic community.
“I hope that my work as a representative has helped to make the area a better place to live, visit, work and do business in.
“Thank you for all the support you have given and the confidence and trust you have placed in me.”
