Brian Kingston facts for kids
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Brian Kingston
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Kingston outside Parliament Buildings, Stormont, May 2022
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Belfast North |
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| Assumed office 5 May 2022 |
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| Preceded by | William Humphrey |
| 70th Lord Mayor of Belfast | |
| In office 1 June 2016 – 1 June 2017 |
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| Deputy | Mary Ellen Campbell |
| Preceded by | Arder Carson |
| Succeeded by | Nuala McAllister |
| High Sheriff of Belfast | |
| In office 21 January 2013 – 17 January 2014 |
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| Preceded by | May Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Lydia Patterson |
| Member of Belfast City Council |
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| In office 1 May 2010 – 7 May 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Diane Dodds |
| Succeeded by | Naomi Thompson |
| Constituency | Court |
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| Born | 22 February 1966 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Political party | Democratic Unionist Party |
| Spouse | Eileen |
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| Education | Methodist College Belfast |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester Queens University Belfast |
| Occupation | Politician |
Brian Kingston was born on 22 February 1966. He is a politician from the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). He currently serves as a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for the area of Belfast North. He started this role in 2022.
Before becoming an MLA, Brian Kingston held several important positions. He was the High Sheriff of Belfast from 2013 to 2014. He then served as the Lord Mayor of Belfast from 2016 to 2017. He was also a Belfast City Councillor for the Court area from 2010 to 2022.
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What is an MLA?
An MLA stands for a Member of the Legislative Assembly. These are people who are elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. This Assembly is where laws are made for Northern Ireland. MLAs represent the people in their area. They work to make sure their community's voice is heard.
Brian Kingston's Journey in Politics
Brian Kingston started his political career in local government.
Becoming a City Councillor
In 2010, Brian Kingston became a member of the Belfast City Council. He was chosen to fill a spot for the Court District. After that, people voted for him in elections. He was elected as a City Councillor in 2011, 2014, and 2019. City Councillors work to improve their local city. They make decisions about things like parks, roads, and local services.
Serving as High Sheriff and Lord Mayor
In 2013, Brian Kingston was given the special title of High Sheriff of Belfast. This is an old and important ceremonial role in the city. Later, in 2016, he was chosen to be the Lord Mayor of Belfast. The Lord Mayor is like the main leader of the city council. They represent the city at many events.
Joining the Northern Ireland Assembly
In the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election, Brian Kingston was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. He became one of two DUP representatives for Belfast North. In this role, he helps make decisions that affect all of Northern Ireland. He is also the DUP's spokesperson for local government. This means he talks about issues related to how local councils are run.
