The Alliance Party of Northern Ireland – Leading Change

COUNCILLORS AND REPRESENTATIVES

tom.ekin@allianceparty.org

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Political career:

> Lord Mayor of Belfast, 2004-2005.

> Belfast City Councillor, 1997-present.

> Chair of Belfast City Council's Good Relations Working Group, 2002-present.

> Former Chairperson of Alliance, 2000-2002.

Tom Ekin and his family have lived and worked in South Belfast for many years. As a councillor, Tom has initiated an anti-litter drive to improve Belfast's appearance, and £1m is being set aside to help reduce the current annual cost of £10m for street cleaning.

He is Chair of the Good Relations working group of Councillors and others, which aims to improve relationships in this frequently stormy City Hall. Both campaigns are visionary, long-term programmes, but as a marathon runner Tom has proved his stamina many times.

A businessman, Cllr Ekin has invested considerably to provide jobs and opportunities in South Belfast.

Married with four daughters.