Jamil Sadegholvaad (born 14 June 1972) is an Italian politician, who has served as mayor of Rimini since 7 October 2021.
Jamil Sadegholvaad | |
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| Mayor of Rimini | |
| Assumed office 7 October 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Andrea Gnassi |
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| Born | 14 June 1972 Rimini, Italy |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Bologna |
Biography edit
Born to a mother from Coriano and an Iranian father,[1] Sadegholvaad graduated in political science at the Forlì campus of the University of Bologna, alternating study with work in the Persian carpet shop opened by his parents.[2]
Member of the Democratic Party since its foundation, he made his debut in politics as a provincial assessor for Industry in the executive led by Stefano Vitali from 2009 to 2011.[3] Elected then municipal councilor at the 2011 municipal elections, he joined the government of mayor Andrea Gnassi as assessor for Security, a position he held for ten years from 2011 to 2021.[3]
Ahead of the municipal elections of 2021, Sadegholvaad is chosen by his party as candidate for mayor, leading a centre-left coalition, being then elected in the first round with 51.32% of the votes and thus becoming the first mayor of an Italian capoluogo of foreign origin.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ "Elezioni Rimini: chi è Jamil Sadegholvaad, il candidato sindaco del Pd". La Repubblica. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Sadegholvaad, iraniano assessore provinciale". lapiazzarimini.it. 17 February 2010. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Jamil Sadegholvaad si candida a sindaco di Rimini: "Avanti con modello Gnassi e Bonaccini"". chiamamicitta.it. 28 January 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Elezioni 2021, Jamil Sadegholvaad è il nuovo sindaco di Rimini. I risultati delle Comunali". Il Resto del Carlino. 4 October 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Rimini sceglie Sadegholvaad, sindaco di seconda generazione". Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata. 5 October 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.