Flavio Zanonato
| Flavio Zanonato | |
|---|---|
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| Minister of Economic Development | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 28 April 2013 | |
| Prime Minister | Enrico Letta |
| Preceded by | Corrado Passera |
| 11th Mayor of Padova | |
| In office 2004–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Giustina Mistrello Destro |
| 9th Mayor of Padova | |
| In office 1993–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Paolo Giaretta |
| Succeeded by | Giustina Mistrello Destro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 July 1950 Padua, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Lella Zanonato |
| Children | Alessandro Zanonato |
Flavio Zanonato (Padua, 24 July 1950) is an Italian politician and the current minister of economic development. He is the former mayor of Padua
Career
A long-time member of the Italian Communist Party and of its successor parties, he joined the Democratic Party.
After two terms as mayor of Padua (1993–1995, when he replaced Paolo Giaretta, and 1995–1999), he was defeated by Giustina Mistrello Destro in 1999. From 2000 to 2004 he was floor leader of the Democrats of the Left in the Regional Council of Veneto, where he was elected as the most voted regional deputy in the 2000 regional election.[1]
In 2004 Zanonato defeated incumbent Giustina Mistrello Destro and was elected for the third time Mayor of Padua with an absolute majority of 51.9% at the first round.[2]
In 2009 Zanonato defeated Marco Marin and was elected mayor of Padua for the fourth time in the second round run off winning 52% of the vote.[3]
Since April 2013 he has been minister of economic development in the government.[4]
References
- ↑ Portale Unico - Un universo di informazioni
- ↑ "2004 Elections". La Repubblica. 2004. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
- ↑ "2009 Elections". Ministero dell'Interno. June 2009. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
- ↑ "Italy's new cabinet lineup". Xinhua (Rome). 28 April 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
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