Alain Chrétien
| Alain Chrétien | |
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| Mayor of Vesoul | |
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Assumed office March 17, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Rimbert |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
17 March 1975 Vesoul, Haute-Saône |
| Nationality | French |
| Political party | The Republicans |
| Alma mater | Sciences Po Lyon |
Alain Chrétien (born March 17, 1975) is a French politician. He is most well known for being the mayor of Vesoul.
Early life and education
Alain Chrétien was born in Vesoul, Haute-Saône, but he grew up in Jussey, a town located 35 kilometers northwest of Vesoul. He attended public schools in this area. In 1995, Chrétien entered the University of Franche-Comté where he obtained a Masters degree in Economic and Social Administration with honors. In 1996, he graduated from a specialized management program at the Institute of Political Studies in Lyon.[1][2]
Chrétien served in the French Army as part of the 152nd Infantry Regiment.[1]
Politcal carrer
He began his political career as a parliamentary assistant to Alain Joyandet. His first elected position was as a municipal councillor of Vesoul. He was later elected general councillor of the Canton of Vesoul-1, a position he held until 2012.[1][2]
He has been the mayor of Vesoul since March 17, 2012.
Positions held
- 1998 - 1999: Project manager of the land use plan for Vesoul neighborhoods.
- June 15, 2004 - May 15, 2013: President of Pays de Vesoul and the Saône Valley.
- September 22, 2002 - July 1, 2012: General Counseler of the Canton of Vesoul-1.
- 2008 - 2012: Deputy mayor of Vesoul.
- Since 2001: Member of the council of Vesoul.
- Since June 14, 2004: President of the Communauté d'agglomération de Vesoul.
- Since March 17, 2012: Mayor of Vesoul.
- Since June 17, 2012: National Assembley member for Haute-Saône's 1st constituency.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "Le Maire de Vesoul". Vesoul (in French). Archived from the original on March 7, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- 1 2 "Son Portrait". Alain CHRETIEN (in French). September 11, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ↑ "M. Alain Chrétien". Assemblée nationale (in French). Retrieved October 2, 2015.