Ian Hansen (born 29 December 1958) is a Falkland Islander farmer and politician who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Camp constituency after winning an uncontested by-election in 2011 which filled the seat vacated by Bill Luxton.[1] Hansen had already served on the Legislative Assembly from 2003 until 2009. He was initially elected as a member of the Legislative Council, which was reconstituted into the Legislative Assembly with the implementation of the 2009 Constitution.[2]
Ian Hansen | |
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| Member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly for Camp | |
| In office 15 December 2011 – 19 July 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Luxton |
| Succeeded by | Jack Ford |
| In office 6 November 2003 – 5 November 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Harper |
| Succeeded by | Roger Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1958 Hill Cove, Falkland Islands |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Nonpartisan |
| Spouse | Susan Betts |
From 1974–1980, Hansen worked as a shepherd at Hill Cove before moving to work on Pebble Island as a stockman. He was a founding member of the Falkland Islands Farmers Association and was chairman of the Rural Business Association from 2000 until 2003.
In 2003, Hansen joined the Legislative Council as a member for Camp after winning a by-election to fill the seat left vacant by Philip Miller.[3] He lost his seat in the 2009 general election.[4] Hansen returned to the Legislative Assembly in 2011 after being the only candidate in a by-election to fill the seat vacated by Bill Luxton.[1] He won re-election in 2013 and 2017. Hansen resigned from the Legislative Assembly on 19 July 2023 due to health issues.[5] His seat was filled by Jack Ford in a by-election on 21 September 2023.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Janet Robertson (30 November 2011). "Falklands' by-election already has a firm MLA, Ian Hansen for the Camp". MercoPress. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
- ^ "Ian Hansen bio". Falkland Islands Government. falklands.gov.fk. Archived from the original on 23 March 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ Brock, J. (6 November 2003). "Daily Record". Falkland Islands News Network. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ Brock, J. (6 November 2006). "Falklands Election – Camp Constituency". South Atlantic Remote Territories Media Association. Archived from the original on 2 November 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ "Falklands Camp MLA Ian Hansen resigns because of health issues". MercoPress. 20 July 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "New generation Falklander elected to the Legislative Assembly in representation of Camp". MercoPress. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
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