Mike MacKenzie (politician)

Michael William Frederick "Mike" MacKenzie (born 18 November 1958, in Oban)^[1] is a Scottish National Party MSP for the Highlands and Islands region.^[2]

Early life

He was educated at Allan Glen's School.^[3]

Personal life

MacKenzie and his family live on the small slate island of Easdale which is home to around 60 people.^[4][5] MacKenzie is married to Lynn, a teacher,^[6] and in 2012 the two became grandparents to their son Michael MacKenzie jnr's son Archie.^[7]

Controversies

In May 2011, MacKenzie was chastised by a sheriff for going to a "pre-induction" meeting for new SNP MSPs instead of appearing in court to face allegations that he has failed to pay a £4,000 electricians bill while director of Mike MacKenzie builders.^[8] In July 2011 MacKenzie lost the court case.^[9]

References

1. "Mike Mackenzie MSP | Scottish National Party". snp.org. 11 January 2012. Retrieved 15 January 2012.
2. http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/msps/currentmsps/Mike-MacKenzie-MSP.aspx
3. http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/msps/currentmsps/27926.aspx
4. Colin Cameron (27 May 2011). "Argyll Msps Hit The Headlines". dunoon-observer.com. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
5. "Easdale: an island that’s not easily slated | News | The Hour | STV Programmes". programmes.stv.tv. 6 April 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
6. Ross, David; Paterson, Steward (8 February 2008). "'Many islanders have small boats, but we still rely on the ferrymen'". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
7. "Congratulations “Wee Mike”!". www.easdalepeople.org.uk. 2 February 2012. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
8. "SNP MSP is chastised by sheriff". The Scotsman (Johnston Press). 21 May 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
9. Campbell, Rita (21 July 2011). "Article - MSP loses battle over disputed £4,000 bill". Press and Journal. Retrieved 13 January 2012.