Highland Council Independent leader quits
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THE former leader of Highland Council's opposition Independents has unexpectedly quit the group.
Jaci Douglas, who represents Strathspey and Badenoch, has been a member of the Independents group for eight years.
Cllr Dougas: “While I remain committed to the principles of independent councillors as the best way to run local government, I feel that my continued presence within the Independent group will be a complicating factor given the recent election of Councillor Margaret Davidson as the new leader.
"This is a new phase for the group and I feel that I should step down immediately so the group can move forward as quickly and clearly as possible."
Councillor Douglas was recently made co-leader with Cromarty Firth councillor Carolyn Wilson.
Cllr Douglas will continue in her role as ward councillor.
