Ian Hansen
Ian Hansen | |
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Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly for Camp | |
Assumed office 15 December 2011 | |
Preceded by | Bill Luxton |
In office 6 November 2003 – 5 November 2009 | |
Preceded by | Philip Harper |
Succeeded by | Roger Edwards |
Personal details | |
Born | 1958 (age 65–66) Hill Cove, Falkland Islands |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Nonpartisan |
Spouse | Susan Betts |
Ian Hansen (born 1958) is a Falkland Islands farmer and politician who has served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Camp constituency since winning an uncontested by-election in 2011 which filled the seat vacated by Bill Luxton.[1] Hansen had already served on the Legislative Assembly from 2003 until 2009. He was initially elected as a member of the Legislative Council, which was reconstituted into the Legislative Assembly with the implementation of the 2009 Constitution.[2]
From 1974–1980, Hansen worked as a shepherd at Hill Cove before moving to work on Pebble Island as a stockman. He was a founding member of the Falkland Islands Farmers Association and was chairman of the Rural Business Association from 2000 until 2003.
In 2003, Hansen joined the Legislative Council as a member for Camp after winning a by-election to fill the seat left vacant by Philip Miller.[3] He lost his seat in the 2009 general election.[4] Hansen returned to the Legislative Assembly in 2011 after being the only candidate in an by-election to fill the seat vacated by Bill Luxton.[1] He won re-election in 2013.
References
- ^ a b Janet Robertson (30 November 2011). "Falklands' by-election already has a firm MLA, Ian Hansen for the Camp". MercoPress. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
- ^ "Ian Hansen bio". Falkland Islands Government. falklands.gov.fk. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ Brock, J. (6 November 2003). "Daily Record". Falkland Islands News Network. Retrieved 2011-07-03.
- ^ Brock, J. (6 November 2006). "Falklands Election – Camp Constituency". South Atlantic Remote Territories Media Association. Retrieved 2011-07-03.