| Juozas Imbrasas | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 84) 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. 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.
References
- "Lithuanian mayor bans gay rally". BBC News. 26 October 2007.
- BBC NEWS | Europe | Lithuanian mayor bans gay rally
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