Retired community pharmacist and local activist Sylvia Moffat has been selected by SNP members in Annandale to be the Party’s candidate for the Annandale North by-election on the 17th of November.
Commenting, Sylvia said: “It’s wonderful that the members across the ward have put faith in me as their candidate.
“Having lived, worked and been active in the local community for more than 30 years, I believe I have a good grasp of the issues people care about locally.
“I will work tirelessly to win the ward, and if successful I will continue to work tirelessly for the local community.”
Sylvia worked as the pharmacy manager in Moffat for over 10 years before taking early retirement to help her husband Christopher on the farm. Before taking her position in Moffat she also worked as pharmacy manager in Lockerbie and Lochmaben.
Sylvia is secretary of Moffat and District Community Council and has enjoyed being involved helping the community with various issues. She is an active member of the Beattock Station Action Group, mainly helping with fundraising, as well as the treasurer of the Moffat Water Hall Committee.
