Gilberto Kassab
Gilberto Kassab (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒiwˈbɛɾtʊ kaˈsab(ɪ)] or [ʒiwˈbɛʁtu kaˈsab(i)]; born 12 August 1960 in São Paulo) is a Brazilian politician, former mayor of São Paulo. His term ended in 2013. A civil engineer and economist, one of the most famous Brazilians of Syrian descent, Kassab took over from José Serra, after Serra decided to run for governor of São Paulo.[1]
Gilberto Kassab | |
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| Minister of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications | |
| In office 12 May 2016 – 1 January 2019 | |
| President | Michel Temer |
| Preceded by | Celso Pansera |
| Succeeded by | Marcos Pontes |
| Minister of Cities | |
| In office 1 January 2015 – 15 April 2016 | |
| President | Dilma Rousseff |
| Preceded by | Gilberto Occhi |
| Succeeded by | Inês Magalhães |
| 60th Mayor of São Paulo | |
| In office 31 March 2006 – 1 January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | José Serra |
| Succeeded by | Fernando Haddad |
| Federal Deputy for São Paulo | |
| In office 1 February 1999 – 1 January 2005 | |
| State Deputy of São Paulo | |
| In office 15 March 1995 – 1 February 1999 | |
| Councillor of São Paulo | |
| In office 1 January 1993 – 15 March 1995 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gilberto Kassab 12 August 1960 São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Political party | PL (1989–1995) PFL (1995–2007) DEM (2007–2011) PSD (2011–present) |
| Alma mater | University of São Paulo University of Brasília |
| Website | Official website |
He belongs to the Syrian community of São Paulo, and is a member of the Partido Social Democrático (PSD). He is mentioned in 2017 among the beneficiaries of bribes from the multinational JBS.[2]
Political career
- 1993–1994: Councillor of São Paulo
- 1995–1999: State Deputy of São Paulo
- 1999–2004: Federal Deputy (resigned to run as vice mayor of São Paulo alongside José Serra)
- 2005–2006: Vice Mayor of São Paulo
- 2006–2013: Mayor of São Paulo (re-elected on 26 Oct 2008 for a four-year term)[1]
Administration
The advertising industry criticized the city of São Paulo administration for the Cidade Limpa law, which prohibits all forms of external media and visual pollution such as billboards. Ad companies tried to keep the billboards in the streets with injunctions, but the supreme court determined the law to be constitutional. At any rate, support for the initiative from the public continues to be widespread.
Appearance in The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
Mayor Kassab appeared at length in the Morgan Spurlock 2011 documentary The Greatest Movie Ever Sold talking about the decision of the City Council to ban advertising in the city.
References
- "Gilberto Kassab" (in Portuguese). UOL Notícias. 2017. Retrieved 2017-08-23.
- http://www.telesurtv.net/news/3493-millones-de-dolares-pago-JBS-en-sobornos-a-Michel-Temer-20170730-0046.html
External links
- Official page (Portuguese)
- BBC News article about Cidade Limpa
- Folha de S.Paulo first page with a before-after picture (Portuguese)
- CityMayors profile (much incorrect information)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hélio Bicudo |
Vice Mayor of São Paulo 2005–2006 |
Vacant Title next held by Alda Marco Antônio |
| Preceded by José Serra |
Mayor of São Paulo 2006–2013 |
Succeeded by Fernando Haddad |
| Government offices | ||
| Preceded by Gilberto Occhi |
Minister of Cities 2015–2016 |
Succeeded by Inês Magalhães |
| Preceded by Celso Pandera |
Minister of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications 2016–2019 |
Succeeded by Marcos Pontes |
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