Mary Simpson (Northern Ireland politician)
Mary Simpson was a unionist politician in Northern Ireland.
Simpson was honorary secretary of the Central Armagh Unionist Association from 1974 until 1983,[1] and was elected to Craigavon Borough Council for the Ulster Unionist Party at the 1977 local elections. She held her seat in 1981,[2] and served as Mayor of Craigavon in 1981/2, the first woman to hold the post.[1]
At the 1982 Northern Ireland Assembly election, Simpson stood in Armagh. She took only 721 first-preference votes, leaving her in last position, but she was elected on transfers from party colleagues.[3] At the Assembly, she served on the Environment Committee and as vice-chair of the Education Committee.[1] She was re-elected to her council seat in 1985, but stood down in 1989.[4]
In 1990, Simpson served as Chair of the Craigavon and District Housing Association.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Maedhbh McNamara and Paschal Mooney, Women in Parliament: Ireland, 1918-2000, p.236
- ↑ "The Local Government Elections 1973-1981: Craigavon", Northern Ireland Elections
- ↑ "Armagh 1973-1983", Northern Ireland Elections
- ↑ Local Government Elections 1985 - 1989: Armagh, Northern Ireland Elections
| Northern Ireland Assembly (1982) | ||
|---|---|---|
| New assembly | MPA for Armagh 1982–1986 |
Assembly abolished |
| Civic offices | ||
| Preceded by Frank Dale |
Mayor of Craigavon 1981–1982 |
Succeeded by Sam Gardiner |