Laura Castelletti
Laura Castelletti (born 10 September 1962) is an Italian politician.
Laura Castelletti | |
|---|---|
| Mayor-elect of Brescia | |
| Assumed office 19 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Emilio Del Bono |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 September 1962 Brescia, Italy |
| Political party | Centre-left independent |
| Other political affiliations | PSI (till 1994) SI (1994–1998) SDI (1998–2007) PSI (2007–2009) |
Biography
Castelletti has been city councillor of Brescia since 1991, when she was first elected as a member of the Italian Socialist Party. Between 1998 and 2008 she served as President of the City Council of Brescia.[1]
In 2008 she decided to run as an independent for the office of Mayor of Brescia, obtaining the 6% of the popular vote. Five years later, in 2013 she once again decided to run for the office of Mayor. After receiving again the 6% of the popular vote, on the second round she agreed to endorse the centre-left candidate Emilio Del Bono, binding her support to her appointment as deputy Mayor in case of victory.[2]
On 24 June 2013 she was appointed for the first time deputy Mayor of Brescia, being then confirmed in such position for a second term on 26 June 2018.[3] On 31 March 2023 she became acting Mayor once Emilio Del Bono left the office after being elected regional councillor.[4]
In 2023 she was candidate again for the office of Mayor of Brescia, this time with the support of the centre-left coalition. She won the election on the first round on 14–15 May 2023, becoming the first woman ever to held the office.[5]
References
- "La storia politica di Laura Castelletti". Giornale di Brescia. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- "Chi è Laura Castelletti: la politica, passione di una vita". BresciaOggi. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
- Ministry of Interior
- "Emilio Del Bono non è più sindaco di Brescia". Giornale di Brescia. 31 March 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- "Loggia 2023, trionfa Castelletti". Giornale di Brescia. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
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