Juozas Imbrasas Explained

Juozas Imbrasas
Office:Mayor of Vilnius
Birth Date:8 January 1941
Birth Place:Algirdai, Ukmergė district municipality
Residence:Vilnius, Lithuania
Term Start:2007
Term End:2009
Predecessor:Artūras Zuokas
Successor:Vilius Navickas
Party:Order and Justice
Spouse:Birutė Imbrasienė
Children:2

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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Lithuanian mayor bans gay rally . BBC News . 26 October 2007 .
  2. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7063132.stm BBC NEWS | Europe | Lithuanian mayor bans gay rally