Juan Turner
Manx politician (born 1974)
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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]
Juan Turner | |
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| Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man | |
| In office 22 May 2007 – 28 February 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 October 1974 |
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]
- Department of Home Affairs, 2014-2018
DTI Rep for Manx Electricity Authority 2008-2010
