Juan Richard Turner (born 19 October 1974) is a Manx politician and radio broadcaster who served in the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man from 2007 until 2018. Prior to entering politics, he worked as a producer at Manx Radio, ITV, and the BBC. In 2001, he founded the radio station Energy FM, and worked as its managing director until 2007.[1][2]
Turner was first elected to the legislative council in 2007,[3] and was subsequently re-elected in 2008 and 2013.[1][4] While in the council, he was an advocate for Manx autonomy from the laws of the United Kingdom.[2]
Legislative committees
- Department of Trade and Industry, 2007–09
- Department of Transport, 2008–10
- Department of Tourism and Leisure, 2009
- Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2009–10
- Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, 2010–2014
- Department of Community, Culture and Leisure, 2011–2013
- Department of Infrastructure, 2014-2016[2]
References
- ^ a b "Turner, Juan Richard, MLC" (PDF). Tynwald. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 11 November 2011.
- ^ a b c "Juan Richard TURNER MLC". Tynwald. Archived from the original on 10 October 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
- ^ "Juan Turner becomes an MLC". Isleofman.com. 22 May 2007. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ "Four elected on to Isle of Man Legislative Council". BBC News. 15 March 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2023.