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David Ford MLA Working for Antrim and Newtownabbey since 1998 |
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| David Ford MLA | <david.ford@allianceparty.org> | 10th March 2010 |
About David FordMLA for South Antrim and Leader of the Alliance Party of Northern IrelandA highly active politician and one of the most vociferous supporters of the principle of partnership government, David Ford has campaigned within the Assembly and outside it for the building of a united community and has opposed actions which have reinforced divisions. He now leads a team of nine 'United Community' MLAs at Stormont. He has become known for his campaigning to improve the Northern Ireland rail network. He also has an extensive knowledge of rural affairs, both regarding agriculture and the wider social issues. Within the environmental field, David Ford has campaigned on nature conservation, protection of hares, planning and waste management issues. He has strongly supported the introduction of alternative renewable energy. AssemblyAs Leader of Alliance, David was responsible for breaking the deadlock over the election of a First Minister and Deputy First Minister in October 2001. He remains committed to building on the Good Friday Agreement to bring about a non-sectarian society. He opposes the sectarian aspects of the St Andrews proposals. David is married with three daughters and one son. He was previously a Social Worker with the Northern Health and Social Services Board in Antrim, Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus. Political Career
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External profiles Salary and ExpensesIn the year 2007-08 I received £42,461.52 as my salary from the Northern Ireland Assembly. In the same year I received £9,300 as my salary and £630 as an allowance for my membership of the District Policing Partnership from Antrim Borough Council. In the year 2008-09, I received £43,101 as my salary from the Northern Ireland Assembly. In the same year I received £9,500 as my salary from Antrim Borough Council. [2007-08 Office Cost Allowance] [2008-09 Office Costs Allowance] [2009-10 Office Costs Allowance] [Office Costs Allowance for Previous Years can be accessed via the Assembly website] Printed and hosted by Prater Raines Ltd, 98 Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY.Published and promoted by David Ford MLA, Unit 2, 21A Carnmoney Rd, Newtownabbey BT36 6HL. The views expressed are those of the party, not of the service provider. |