João Donizeti Silvestre
| João Donizeti Silvestre | |
|---|---|
| Alderman of Sorocaba | |
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In office 1 January 1993 – 31 December 2012 | |
| Speaker of the Council - Municipal Chamber of Sorocaba | |
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In office 1 January 1997 – 31 December 1997 | |
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In office 1 January 2004 – 31 December 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 11, 1961 Madrid, Spain |
| Political party | Social Democracy Party |
| Relations | |
| Alma mater |
University of Sorocaba Federal University of São Carlos Autonomous University of Madrid[1] |
| Profession | |
| Net worth |
 US$ 5 million (2012) |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
João Donizeti Silvestre (born July 11, 1961) is a Spanish-born Brazilian businessman, historian, biologist and politician who served as a Alderman of Sorocaba, Brazil.
Early life
He was the grandson of the Spanish noblewoman and Brazilian Honorary citizen Doña Luiza Corbalán (Madrid, 1919-2005).[2] João was born to a Spanish mother and Portuguese-Italian father.
Career
His public vocation appeared at a young age, when he began to devote himself to community activities. Donizeti participated in non-profit organizations dedicated to the preservation of the environment in Brazil and Europe, and projects to promote ecological awareness, stimulate cultural development. His community leadership led him to the presidency of Neighborhoods Friend Society for over ten years, and to become a member of the boards of several international NGOs. In the 1980s, João attended the University of Sorocaba and the Autonomous University of Madrid. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration and History. Later, Donizeti attended the Federal University of São Carlos and graduated in biology.[1][3][4]
In the 2012 Brazilian municipal elections, he was not reelected, despite 6,144 votes, the most among alderman in Sorocaba.[5] Donizeti's candidacy was contested due to the rejection of the accounts in the City Hall of Sorocaba in 2004, when he was the Speaker of the Council. His appeal was rejected by Laurita Vaz, Minister of the Superior Electoral Court, who considered that Donizeti was guilty of improper conduct.[6][7] During his 20 years in the Municipality of Sorocaba, João participated in the committees of education, culture, public health, sports and sustainability. He was the President of the Municipal Council for Economic Development.
Among prominent laws during his tenure were provisions requiring the offer of biodegradable or reusable bags in supermarkets, prohibiting forest fires in the city, prohibiting the burning of straw cane sugar, creating of green sidewalks, creating the Municipal Preservation System of Springs and Streams and increasing aid to poor parents of twins.[3] His net worth is over US$ 10 million.[8][9] [10] Since the 1990s João is a part of United Nations Environment Programme.[11] He still being a popular political leader and environmental activist in Latin America and Europe.[12][13][14]
References
- 1 2 Alma Mater
- ↑ LUIZA CORBALAN MONTEIRO DE CARVALHO
- 1 2 Câmara Municipal de Sorocaba
- ↑ Tucano ainda tem...
- ↑ Jornal Cruzeiro do Sul (9 October 2012). "Vitória de dois candidatos aguarda decisão do TSE". Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ↑ Jornal Cruzeiro do Sul (7 December 2012). "TSE rejeita recurso de João Donizeti". Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ↑ Jornal Cruzeiro do Sul (7 December 2012). "João Donizeti irá recorrer decisão do TSE". Retrieved 28 December 2012.
- ↑ Jornal Cruzeiro do Sul (2 October 2015). "O espaço do cidadão". Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- ↑ JOAO DONIZETI
- ↑ Resultado da Correção pela Poupança
- ↑ Diário de São Paulo (31 January 2012). "Crespo está forte". Retrieved 15 December 2015.
- ↑ Prefeitura inaugura creche no Jardim Alegria, região do Éden
- ↑ Diário de Sorocaba (2 October 2012). "TSE considera que Amary é Ficha Limpa; Pannunzio segue pendente". Retrieved 25 December 2015.
- ↑ Jornal Cruzeiro do Sul (29 October 2013). "João Donizeti poderá ser candidato a deputado estadual". Retrieved 25 December 2015.