Yui Townley
Yui Townley | |
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 Yui Townley's official portrait as President of Meridon, carried from her portrait taken during her time as Vice President in 2020. | |
| President of Meridon | |
| Assumed office 5 October 2023 | |
| Deputy | Vacant |
| Preceded by | William Acton |
| Vice President of Meridon | |
| In office 10 May 2020 – 5 October 2023 | |
| President | William Acton |
| Preceded by | TBD |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Senator, 7th District Alexandria | |
| In office 10 May 2005 – 10 May 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mitchell Martin |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Cho |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Yui Shino 5 January 1974 Alanstown, Alexandria Territory, Meridon |
| Political party | Federal Party (1998-present) |
| Spouse | Johnathan Townley (1999-present) |
| Alma mater | Auburk University |
Yui Townley ( née Shino; born 05 Janaury 1974) is a Meridonian politician who is currently serving as President of Meridon. Prior to her instatement following the resignation of President Wiliam Acton, she had served as the Vice President of Meridon since 10 May 2020; and before that as a Senator for the 7th District Alexandria from 2005 to 2020. Townley was sworn in as President following the resignation of William Acton in the aftermath of the Advent Island crisis in early October of 2023 to serve the remainder of his term.
Townley was born in Alanstown, Alexandria Territory.
Early life
Townley was born on 05 January 1974 in Alanstown, Alexandria Territory, to a pair of second-generation Japanese immigrants who worked as administrators in various territorial and federal offices throughout their careers. She was an only child. Townley was raised in Alanstown until 1978, when her family relocated to Cordelia, where she attended public schools until entering high school. Townley was briefly active in a number of extracurricular activities such as clubs for chess, art, and cooking; but often attended supplementary lessons until entering high school.In 1988, she was accepted to Rhonne Academy, Auburk University's affiliated preparatory school, and their family moved back to Alanstown in order to support her.
