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Mayor Quits After Drink-Driving Cyclist Collision
7 Jan
Summary
- Mayor Ryan Davies resigned after a drink-driving conviction.
- He was fined £3,017 and disqualified from driving for 20 months.
- Davies cited personal toll and community challenges for stepping down.
Clun's mayor, Ryan Davies, 44, has announced his resignation from the position he held for four years. Davies was convicted in November for drink driving after colliding with a cyclist while over double the legal alcohol limit. He received a £3,017 fine and a 20-month driving ban, with a potential reduction for completing a drink-driving awareness course.
In a statement on social media, Davies did not directly reference the incident but explained that the mayoral role had significantly impacted his personal and professional life. He mentioned recent personal hardships, including the deaths of his mother and grandfather, as contributing factors to his decision.
Davies expressed gratitude for the community's support during his tenure, describing his time as a 'total rollercoaster' of events. However, he also noted the negative impact of online trolls, stating that such behavior discourages public service, though he clarified it did not influence his resignation.
