Andy
Park - Lagan Valley
“I am a married man with four children and live in the Derriaghy area of Lisburn. I am a member of both the Orange Order and the Apprentice Boys of Derry. I have been involved in community and Ulster politics for over 25 years. In that time I have been Chairman of the Ulster Clubs and a member of the Ulster Unionist Party. I was a member of the Ulster Unionist Council; I have also stood as a candidate in the Local elections. At present I am Chief Electoral Officer and a member of the Executive of the Progressive Unionist Party.” “I have played a
major role in community development in the Lisburn area being both
Chairman and Treasurer, at various times over the last 15 years of
Lisburn Community Forum. I also served on Lisburn Peace and Reconciliation
Partnership from its inception in 1996 until 2001, serving a period
as Treasurer. I was also Treasurer of the Lisburn Citizens Advice
Bureau. I have also served on committees relating to housing and health.
I was a founder member of CAG (Community Advisory Group), an advisory
committee to the NIHE board. I was also Chairman of the S.E. area
CAG also a member of Lisburn customer Panel NIHE. I was also a board
member of NITAP (Northern Ireland Tenants Action Project). In the
matters relating to health I was a member of the Down Lisburn Trust
Locality Board (Dunmurry Patch) At present I am a board member of
Community Dialogue, with interests in peace making and conflict transformation.”
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