Chris works part-time as a social researcher for a national charity and lives near Drumnadrochit. He was previously a charity manager and small business owner. He is married, with two boys at Glenurquhart High School. His wife is a traditional story-teller who works at Eden Court theatre.

Chris is experienced, having campaigned on green issues for many years. He was previously elected as a Green MSP from 2003-7. Chris says "We need two priorities in politics just now; to address the climate issue, and to do it in a way which supports people in poverty. Council priorities must change so we can live greener lifestyles, while making sure that the poor don't pay for the greed of the rich.