Juozas Imbrasas
Lithuanian politician
Juozas Imbrasas | |
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Mayor of Vilnius | |
In office 2007–2009 | |
Preceded by | Artūras Zuokas |
Succeeded by | Vilius Navickas |
Personal details | |
Born | (1941-01-08) 8 January 1941 (age 83) Algirdai, Ukmergė district municipality |
Political party | Order and Justice |
Spouse | Birutė Imbrasienė |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Vilnius, Lithuania |
Juozas Imbrasas (born 8 January 1941 in Algirdai, Ukmergė district municipality) is the former mayor of Vilnius, Lithuania.[1] He is a member of the political party Order and Justice.
Controversy
In 2007 Imbrasas came to international attention for banning a gay rights rally on the basis of 'safety concerns' due to building works. No alternative site for the rally was proposed leading to accusations of discrimination.[2]
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