“I always say yes – it’s the motto of my life.” It’s a phrase that will begin to help you understand how Janet Looker has lasted almost 40 years as a local councillor, as well as having a legal career, undertaking lots of voluntary work – and raising three children.
York’s longest-serving local councillor is standing down at the May elections… The Press meets her.
“I always say yes – it’s the motto of my life.” It’s a phrase that will begin to help you understand how Janet Looker has lasted almost 40 years as a local councillor, as well as having a legal career, undertaking lots of voluntary work – and raising three children.
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