Christain Vassie has been the City Councillor for the Wheldrake ward since 2003. Christian Vassie was educated in York at the Minster Song School and later at Archbishop Holgate's School.Christian Vassie studied African Languages and World Music at the School of African and Oriental Studies in London from 1978-1982 graduating with a BA (hons.). Since graduating he has worked as a musician and composer, running his own production company since 1986 creating music for various TV productions and films. Christian Vassie is also a published author of both children's and adult books.
Christian Vassie claims on his website (as of 10/01/2010) that he is currently a member of York City Council's ruling executive with responsibility for Leisure and Heritage. He was sacked from this job in May 2009. He has since been critical of his council colleagues on a number of issues.
Christian Vassie was involved in a three year legal battle with his neighbours over their garden boundary. In 2007 this resulted in him having to pay £22, 500 in legal costs.
Christian Vassie identifies his two main campaign interests as the environment and civil liberties.
Contact Details
Chritian Vassie, 10 Blake Court, Wheldrake YO19 6BT
email: christian@vassie.co.uk
