Dave Owen

I've been Elections Agent, and before that, Election Liaison Officer, for the branch for the majority of the period 2012 to the present. I take satisfaction in ensuring the branch has a healthy and productive relationship with the election offices in both local authorities we cover, and with the party's national Nominating Officer, and in ensuring that all our candidates' nominations are submitted promptly and correctly, and that their expenditure is tracked and submitted properly. I am keen to remain in post for the forthcoming Holyrood and local authority elections.
In recognition of the work associated with elections between now and mid-2027, I will not be standing for any other post concurrent with this, as I did from 2023-25.

I have more experience of the role than anyone else in the branch, and good relationships with election officials in Edinburgh and West Lothian. I have retired from full-time work, which gives me flexibility to meet candidates, nominators, and election officials during the working day. I have an aptitude for formal communication and data management that has helped me stay on top of the role over the years, and have never failed to submit the branch's nomination or expenditure declarations on time and correctly.