The Liberal Democrats have selected their candidate for the Wish ward by-election in Hove after the death of Councillor Garry Peltzer Dunn.
The Lib Dems said that Stewart Stone, 63, would stand for the vacant seat on Brighton and Hove City Council.
Mr Stone, 63, who lives at Brighton Marina, grew up in Brighton and went to Varndean in the 1970s.
After graduating from Kent University, he moved to London for 20 years then lived near Beaconsfield for 16 years until October 2020, when he moved back to Brighton.
After a career in finance, HR and recruitment consultancy, including spells with Hays and Michael Page, Mr Stone set up his own business which he has run for over a decade.
He joined the Lib Dems in 2015 and stood as a candidate in the Essex seat of Thurrock at the last general election in 2019.
He was also a candidate in the Rottingdean Coastal by-election in May for a seat on the council.
Mr Stone said: “I firmly believe that the skills I’ve developed will allow me to become a very effective councillor.
“I am passionate about fairness and equality in the workplace, education, effective social services, raising housing standards and improving the environment.”
The by-election was called after long-serving Conservative councillor Garry Peltzer Dunn died at the age of 79.
The by-election is due take place on Thursday 8 December.
The last day to register to vote is Tuesday 22 November.
OMG this lib dem guy is desperate. he only got 100 or something votes in Rottingdean by-election. He should save his money for more worthy causes than massaging his ego!!!!
How can somebody who lives over the border expect to represent Hove?
Hi Christopher, as an experienced recruiter I feel having the right competencies to do the job and innovative policies are the most important factors in representing local people. Why not come to one of our campaign coffee mornings on the 19th or 26th at the Big Beach Café? As you are a former Green Councillor it would be great to hear your views on the Ward.
Hi Suzi, it was actually 168 votes in a very competitive election! This was disappointing for both myself and my team, given that I had had a very warm reception at the Hustings, were you there? You are correct I am desperate. Desperate to play a key role in representing the people of Brighton and Hove wherever the opportunity arises.