Joe Higson
Joe Higson was a Liberal Democrats candidate in Tovil in the Maidstone local election. They were elected with 377 votes.
Joe Higson's policies
Statement to voters
Joe was born in Lancashire, served 5 years in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, before obtaining a BA Hons in Media and Cultural studies and experiencing his early teaching career in Essex.
Full statement
He moved to Maidstone in 2008, living on the edge of Shepway North Ward. He has worked as teacher, lecturer and Manager ever since, while supporting colleagues as a union representative and taking exam board responsibilities. Joe is married with one son who is in school in Maidstone.
Joe commented, “I take public service seriously and my background is an indication of this. During the first lockdown I volunteered to help Maidstone residents through my employer. I helped vulnerable people with their shopping and helped to get people in touch with the support that they needed.
This statement was last updated on April 23, 2024.
This statement was added by Joe Higson, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.
Joe Higson online
- The party's candidate page for this person
- https://www.maidstonelibdems.co.uk/josef_higson
| Date | Election | Party | Results | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tovil: Maidstone local election | Liberal Democrats | 377 votes (elected) | 2nd / 8 candidates |
| 2023 | Shepway North: Maidstone local election | Liberal Democrats | 184 votes (not elected) | 3rd / 5 candidates |
| 2022 | Shepway North: Maidstone local election | Liberal Democrats | 350 votes (not elected) | 3rd / 5 candidates |
| 2021 | Shepway North: Maidstone local election | Liberal Democrats | 286 votes (not elected) | 3rd / 5 candidates |
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