Juan Turner

Juan Richard Turner (born 19 October 1974) is a Manx politician and radio broadcaster who served in the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man from 2007 until 2018. Prior to entering politics, he worked as a producer at Manx Radio, ITV, and the BBC. In 2001, he founded the radio station Energy FM, and worked as its managing director until 2007.^[1][2]

Juan Turner
Member of the Legislative Council of the Isle of Man
In office 22 May 2007 – 28 February 2018
Personal details
Born	(1974-10-19) 19 October 1974 (age 50)

Turner was first elected to the legislative council in 2007,^[3] and was subsequently re-elected in 2008 and 2013.^[1][4] While in the council, he was an advocate for Manx autonomy from the laws of the United Kingdom.^[2]

Legislative committees

• Department of Trade and Industry, 2007–09
• Department of Transport, 2008–10
• Department of Tourism and Leisure, 2009
• Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, 2009–10
• Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, 2010–2014
• Department of Community, Culture and Leisure, 2011–2013
• Department of Infrastructure, 2014-2016^[2]
• Department of Home Affairs, 2014-2018

DTI Rep for Manx Electricity Authority 2008-2010