Reg Empey
Northern Irish politician and businessman
Born
October 26th, 1947
77 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Northern Ireland
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Held the position of Lord Mayor of Belfast, serving in 2005-2006. Participated in business endeavors throughout the career, focused on economic development in Northern Ireland. Contributed to the political landscape as a member of the Ulster Unionist Party, working on various initiatives to address local issues.
Served as Lord Mayor of Belfast from 2005 to 2006
Contributed to economic development initiatives
Member of the Ulster Unionist Party
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