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Nick Mathison
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Mathison in 2022
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| Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for Strangford |
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| Assumed office 5 May 2022 |
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| Member of Ards and North Down Borough Council |
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| In office 2 May 2019 – 5 May 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Katherine Ferguson |
| Succeeded by | Vicky Moore |
| Constituency | Newtownards |
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| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Political party | Alliance |
| Occupation | Politician |
Nick Mathison is a politician from Northern Ireland. He is a member of the Alliance Party. Since May 2022, he has been a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).
He was chosen to be an MLA in the 2022 Northern Ireland Assembly election. He represents the area called Strangford.
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Nick Mathison's Political Journey
Starting as a Local Councillor
Before becoming an MLA, Nick Mathison was a local councillor. He worked for the Ards and North Down Borough Council in Newtownards. A councillor is someone elected to help run a local area or town. They make decisions about local services like parks, roads, and rubbish collection.
His time as a councillor began in May 2019. It ended in May 2022 when he was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Becoming an MLA
An MLA stands for Member of the Legislative Assembly. MLAs are elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly. This Assembly is like a parliament for Northern Ireland. MLAs make laws and decisions that affect everyone in Northern Ireland.
Nick Mathison became an MLA in May 2022. He represents the people living in the Strangford area.
What Nick Mathison Cares About
During his election campaign, Nick Mathison talked about important issues. One of his main promises was to improve animal welfare. This means making sure animals are treated kindly and live in good conditions.
He also spoke about banning "blood sports." These are activities where animals are hunted or fought for entertainment. He believes these practices are cruel and should not be allowed.
