Vincent Jackson (politician)

Vincent "Ballyfermot" Jackson (born 1 March 1966) is an Irish independent politician who has served as a Dublin City Councillor since May 1991. He previously served as Lord Mayor of Dublin from June 2006 to June 2007.[1]

Cllr Vincent "Ballyfermot" Jackson
Dublin City Councillor
Incumbent
Assumed office 24 May 1991
Constituency	Ballyfermot
Lord Mayor of Dublin
In office 5 June 2006 – 7 June 2007
Preceded by	Catherine Byrne
Succeeded by	Paddy Bourke
Personal details
Born	Vincent Jackson (1966-03-01) 1 March 1966 Dublin, Ireland
Nationality	Irish
Political party	Independent
Spouse(s)	Veronica Jackson (m. 1994)
Children	3
Alma mater	Dublin Institute of Technology

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. 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

1. "Vincent Jackson". ElectionsIreland.org. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
2. "Vincent 'Ballyfermot' Jackson Bally go forwards". Sunday Tribune. 2 July 2006.

Civic offices
Preceded by Catherine Byrne	Lord Mayor of Dublin 2006–2007	Succeeded by Paddy Bourke