Paulo Garcia (Brazilian politician)
Paulo Garcia | |
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Mayor of Goiânia | |
In office 1 April 2010 – 31 December 2016 | |
Preceded by | Iris Rezende |
Succeeded by | Iris Rezende |
Vice Mayor of Goiânia | |
In office 1 January 2009 – 1 April 2010 | |
Preceded by | |
Succeeded by | ? |
Personal details | |
Born | Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil | 13 May 1959
Died | 30 July 2017 Goiânia, Goiás | (aged 58)
Political party | Workers' Party |
Spouse(s) | Tereza Beiler |
Alma mater | Federal University of Goiás |
Profession | Neurosurgeon 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.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Portal da Prefeitura de Goiânia. "Prefeito- Paulo Garcia" (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 3 August 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ 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]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 November 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Ex-prefeito Paulo Garcia morre aos 58 anos após infarto, em Goiânia". G1 (in Portuguese). Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- 1959 births
- 2017 deaths
- Mayors of Goiânia
- Brazilian neurosurgeons
- People from Goiânia
- Workers' Party (Brazil) politicians
- Federal University of Goiás alumni