Paulo Garcia (Brazilian politician)

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Paulo Garcia
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Paulo Garcia in 2012
Mayor of Goiânia
In office
1 April 2010 – 31 December 2016
Preceded byIris Rezende
Succeeded byIris Rezende
Vice Mayor of Goiânia
In office
1 January 2009 – 1 April 2010
Preceded by
Succeeded by?
Personal details
Born(1959-05-13)13 May 1959
Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
Died30 July 2017(2017-07-30) (aged 58)
Goiânia, Goiás
Political partyWorkers' Party
Spouse(s)Tereza Beiler
Alma materFederal University of Goiás
ProfessionNeurosurgeon
Physician

Paulo de Siqueira Garcia (13 May 1959 – 30 July 2017) was a Brazilian neurosurgeon, physician and politician from the Workers' Party. He was the mayor of Goiânia from 1 April 2010, when then-mayor Iris Rezende resigned in order to run for Governor at the 2010 election,[1] until his death.

Biography[]

Paulo de Siqueira Garcia was born on 13 May 1959 in Goiânia, Goiás.[2] He was married and fathered two children. He graduated from the Federal University of Goiás' Medical School and specialized in neurosurgery.[3]

Political career[]

Paulo Garcia was the secretary of organization of the local Workers' Party, a substitute councilor in 2000 and a state deputy for Goiás between 2002 and 2006. As a deputy, he created the Mandate's Council, which ensured, through 17 thematic committees, people's participation in his parliamentary conduct.[3]

Mayor of Goiânia[]

On 1 April 2010, Garcia became mayor of Goiânia through the resignation of then-mayor Iris Rezende, becoming the third mayor from the Workers' Party, after and . Garcia ensured that he would not change the administrative structure of the city. The parties that composed Rezende's government kept their secretaries.[3] Gacia sought a second term at the 2012 mayoral election, in which he led all opinion polls.[4]

Death[]

At around 4:30 am on 30 July 2017, Garcia died from a stroke suffered in his apartment at the neighborhoods of Setor Bueno in Goiânia at the age of 58.[5] He was survived by his wife, Tereza Beiler, a doctor, and their two children.

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References[]

  1. ^ Pimentel, Venceslau (2 April 2010). "Iris passa cargo a Garcia e nega revanchismo" (in Portuguese). O Hoje. Archived from the original on 7 April 2010. Retrieved 14 April 2010.
  2. ^ Portal da Prefeitura de Goiânia. "Prefeito- Paulo Garcia" (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 3 August 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  3. ^ a b c Camilo, Sirley (31 March 2010). "Paulo Garcia assume Prefeitura de Goiânia" (in Portuguese). Jornal da Imprensa. Retrieved 12 September 2010.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 November 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ "Ex-prefeito Paulo Garcia morre aos 58 anos após infarto, em Goiânia". G1 (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 July 2017.
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