Vincent Jackson (politician)
| Vincent "Ballyfermot" Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Dublin City Councillor | |
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Assumed office 1991 | |
| Constituency | Ballyfermot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Veronica Jackson |
Vincent "Ballyfermot" Jackson (born 1966) is an Irish independent politician and a member of Dublin City Council.
Originally a carpenter by profession, he became involved with a variety of community and youth projects in Ballyfermot in Dublin. He first contested the 1991 local elections where he was elected to Dublin City Council representing the Ballyfermot local electoral area. He was re-elected at the 1999, 2004 and 2009 elections. He unsuccessfully stood for Dáil Éireann at the 1992, 1997 and 2002 general elections.[1]
He was elected Lord Mayor of Dublin in 2006, with the backing of Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin and a number of independent councillors.[2]
References
- ↑ "Vincent Jackson". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ↑ "Vincent 'Ballyfermot' Jackson Bally go forwards". Sunday Tribune. 2 July 2006.
| Civic offices | ||
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| Preceded by Catherine Byrne |
Lord Mayor of Dublin 2005–2006 |
Succeeded by Paddy Bourke |
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