George Ennis facts for kids

George Ennis was born on 9 February 1953. He is a former politician from Northern Ireland. He was a member of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). From 2003 to 2007, he served as a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly (MLA) for the area called Strangford.

George Ennis's Political Journey

George Ennis first became involved in local politics in 1993. He was chosen by people in the Ards (borough) area to represent them. Later, from 1998 to 1999, he held an important role as the Mayor of Ards. This meant he was the main leader for the local council during that time.

In 2003, George Ennis was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. This is like the main parliament for Northern Ireland. He represented the Strangford area as a member of the DUP.

Changing Political Parties

In February 2007, George Ennis decided to leave the DUP. He then joined another political group called the UK Unionist Party (UKUP). He tried to get re-elected for the Strangford seat with his new party, but he did not win.

After the UKUP stopped being active, George Ennis continued to serve the Ards area. He worked as an independent councillor, which means he didn't belong to any specific political party at that time. On 15 September 2009, he joined the Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) party.

Other Important Roles

Besides his work as a politician, George Ennis has held several other important positions. He was the Vice Chair of the Northern Ireland Building Regulations Council. He also served as a board member for SEELB. In addition, he was the Chair of the Northern Ireland Strategic Waste Partnership, which helps manage waste in the region.

George Ennis is also a member of the Greenwell Street Presbyterian Church.