Deletion of John Mutton

Comment: the reason given above for deletion was essentially a barefaced lie, as anyone can comprehend that the leader of the majority party on the council is more important than any old councillor.  Furthermore, the suggestion that he doesn't meet  seems entirely hopeful and not based on fact; I suggest that the Internet news search required by  was either not performed, performed incorrectly, or was performed and then lied about
Stance: keep
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Notability (WP:GNG||WP:BEFORE)