Jackie Dunbar Explained

Jackie Dunbar is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician. She has served as the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Aberdeen Donside since May 2021.^[1]

Dunbar was born in Peterhead and educated in Elgin. She was elected to the Northfield (later Northfield/Mastrick North) ward of Aberdeen City Council in 2007, and held some senior posts on the council.^[2] She has remained a councillor since first taking up the post.^{[3] [4]} In 2021, Dunbar was elected as a MSP for Aberdeen Donside, following her predecessor Mark McDonald's decision to not seek re-election. While serving as a MSP, Dunbar has pledged to donate her council salary to charity.

Notes and References

1. News: Aberdeen Donside – Scottish Parliament constituency – BBC News . BBC News . 2021-05-07.
2. Web site: Aberdeen DONSIDE . Aberdeen SNP . 2021-05-07.
3. Web site: Hall. Jamie. New north-east MSP promises to donate councillor wage to charity. 2021-05-12. Evening Express. 16 November 2016 . en-US.
4. Web site: Aberdeen City Council. Continuous Improvement. 2021-05-13. Aberdeen Performs. 2021-05-12. committees.aberdeencity.gov.uk.