About

This page about who I am. - What I stand for and what I think I can do to help PAISLEY and Paisley residents in any future election.

I'm available at - jim@jimforpaisley.org.uk

Intro

My name is Jim McIlroy, I'm married, I have four grown-up children and I returned home to care for family. I was born and raised in Ferguslie Park, so I understand about, not having a lot, and the needs of residents of the schemes like Ferguslie, Glenburn, Foxbar and Gallowhill, and the importance of community. - Although things have changed I value that upbringing and I wouldn’t change it, as it made me the man I am today.

Education and Career

I went to school in Ferguslie and Glenburn. I’m retired, have a property background and through business - I went from Ferguslie Park to Thornly Park. Currently in Hawkhead, seeking a home in the ward to put a granny annexe. - That is my back story.

The political bit

I want a few details to come from me. While it wasn't a consideration during my career and I've long been a community activist, I had never been involved in politics a until few years ago. - I was running a community campaign that was getting a lot of attention when I was approached by a London Borough Council and asked would I stand.

So after talking to friends, family and other residents and getting overwhelming encouragement to do it, I decided that it could help the campaign and I'd be able to do more from within the council. - I achieved quite a bit but I resigned that council in 2021 as I was back home and I had taken my Save the RAI Campaign online, which had now become a full-time job. - When the opportunity arose where I might be able to use that experience to help my hometown. The pull was too great, as personally it would be a - massive honour - to be trusted in a position whereby I could play a part in helping Paisley.

* You can read some of the things I achieved on the PREVIOUS page on this website. - I think it's positive that I know the inner workings of a Council and I can use that experience to get things done in Paisley. - However, it will be up to the voters to decide, if enough of you, think that I can help our town. - Regards, Jim.

We NEED Change in this Council!

"If you think change is needed in Renfrewshire Council, then any local election is the opportunity to make sure it happens. I believe if residents voted for a PERSON who is working hard locally, over a political party that we would have a more diverse and much more efficient Council" - Jim McIlroy.

Local Cllrs need to do their job!

Councillors you vote in (are your voice) but if they're not doing enough - They're not doing their job! - Every Council needs Councillors who will PUSH Officers to get things done and if you dont have this then - Two Things Happen: - Nothing is done, - Or it's not done fast enough.

Personally I feel Council change (is long-overdue). - Some people have been there 'way-too-long' they feel entitled, and comfortable and think all they have to do is (put their name forward) and you will vote for them - And because of this do little of nothing. - You need to VOTE for CHANGE or NOTHING will Change!

Some won't want to hear this but I said these pages are my "no holds barred" belief of what's wrong at the Council. - It's time to vote for "Paisley Champions" whatever their poltics, to make things happen FASTER!

WHATE ARE YOU VOTING FOR?

"Local elections are hugely Important and are a resident voter vehicle to elect Councillors you think can make things better in a new term, or bring about change if you think that is needed. - They are NOT there to benefit existing Councillors who have been there too long and think they have a right to remain there!"

I believe in community

At a rally a few years ago over five hundred people walked with me to demand fair play and parity for a village that was being ignored.

Independence what's it all about?

This is my opinion you can agree or disagree but have a read?

SCOTLAND

I'm a passionate Scot and anyone who knows me knows that but I'm not a seperatist and I believe the SNP have been selling the Scottish people a lie. - We voted on independence the result was against it. - If we move on within the UK then Scotland's market should grow exponentially. - Leave the UK and we could suffer - Stay in it and we PROSPER!

THE EU

We voted to stay in the EU say the SNP, so I'll ask this question. - Why would the Scots (for me) the greatest nation of innovators, entrepreneurs and inventors want to stay within a failing institutions dwindling market and be governed by unelected technocrats. What kind of Independence is that?. When we can trade with growing economies in a global market?

INDEPENDENCE

A devolved Scotland within the UK is free of Europe although we must complete the Brexit job. The UK will become a major player trading with (growing) economies in a global marketplace. I want Scotland to benefit from that. - I believe it should be Scotland FIRST (ALWAYS) but with a stronger Scottish team demanding a better deal for us from Westminster.

HISTORY

The EU is one of the worst performing economic areas in the world, economically it's a sinking ship. - History will prove that the United States of Europe project was a failure, as more countries realise their pride in their own identities and they signed up to a common market. They will want to trade with Britain. - I believe in the next decade their will be no EU!

What about other parties?

These are my thoughts and my opinions feel free to agree or disagree

Why not SNP?

I am NOT a seperatist and as I said above I believe the SNP are selling the Scots a lie and should it happen Scotland will be the poorer for it. I believe in an independent United Kingdom and that we're stornger together.

Why not Labour?

I watched Labour destroy this Council two decades ago. I don't see they've come any further. I see no plan, no strategy, no answers outside of trying to score cheap political points. - No credible leader and no direction.

Why not Conservative?

While I felt a new team was being formed to make the required changes to move the Council forward should I stand again - I might be that I can better serve residents by seeking to unify in another way.

I'm an ordinary man who has traditional values

Who knows how to get things done and I promise, if I'm elected that Renfrewshire Council will know Paisley Southeast has a Councillor who wants ACTION!

My beliefs

My intentions

I want to take politics out of my message and say, I believe if residents voted for local campaigners who are working to improve the community, irrespective of political colour. - People who work for free because they want to make a difference it would change this Council for the better. - I hope this underlines my intentions.

First and second preference votes?

I understand the challenges that await within this Council and with your votes I'm ready for that. - However If you can't vote for me as your first choice but you believe this Council needs to change - Can I ask that you LEND me your second preference transferable vote? - As the changes I will seek WILL BE CHANGES FOR EVERYONE in the ward.

PUT ME TO THE TEST and judge me on the things I achieve for the Ward in our Town. - THANK YOU!