The Edinburgh Liberal Democrat group has selected two candidates for the council by-elections in the Portobello/Craigmillar and Southside/Newington wards on 3 September.
In Portobello/Craigmillar, homelessness charity CEO, Liss Owen, who lives locally, has been selected by members.
Liss said: “The tide is turning in Portobello and across our ward.
“Whether it’s the beach cleans in Porty or the families and neighbours who make Bingham and Craigmillar such strong communities, people here deserve a councillor who shows up. As the CEO of a charity supporting young homeless people, I know how to get things done. I’ll make sure every part of this ward is heard loud and clear at the council.”
In Southside/Newington, members selected Artie Khovanov, an AI researcher and cycling advocate who lives and works in the ward.
Artie said: “The Liberal Democrats are on the up across Edinburgh, and there’s so much to do across the Southside, from fixing our crumbling roads and dangerous junctions to finding creative ways to ease the housing crisis. Having spent years campaigning for safer streets and standing up for students, I’m ready to work with local Lib Dem councillor Pauline Flannery to listen to residents and fight for their priorities.”
Both Liss and Artie are standing to attempt to join the Liberal Democrat council group, which numbers 14 after a win in the Fountainbridge / Craiglockhart by-election last year when Kevin Mackay was elected.
