DAMIAN HOUSTON

Damian Houston is standing as an independent candidate.

He said: “I live in the ward, work in Perth and I am a father of two. I have a working background in marketing and commercial management and see the role as a councillor as a public servant and not a political one.

“My decision to stand is based largely due to the main political parties trying to treat this election as support for or against the independence referendum.

“My campaign is about local issues. As an independent councillor, I would put the needs of the people of Perth before the wants of a party.”