Konstanty Dombrowicz
| Konstanty Dombrowicz | |
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| President (Mayor) of Bydgoszcz | |
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In office November 20, 2002 – 2010 | |
| Deputy | Lucyna Kojder-Szweda; Bolesław Grygorewicz; Rafał Bruski; Wojciech Nowacki |
| Preceded by | Roman Jasiakiewicz |
| Succeeded by | Rafał Bruski(2010) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
4.09.1947 Ludowice |
| Spouse(s) | Maria Dombrowicz |
| Profession | Forensic sceinentist |
| Religion | Christian |
Konstanty Dombrowicz (born 4.09.1947) is a Polish journalist and politician; President of Bydgoszcz (since 2002-2010).
Early life and education
Konstanty Dombrowicz was born September 4, 1947 in Ludowice, Poland. Ludowice is a village in Wąbrzeźno County, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship.
In 1972 he graduated Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and have an M.A degree in Polish philology studies. In 1975 he graduated journalist course, which was organized by Polish Journalists Association (Stowarzyszenie Dziennikarzy Polskich). He was student of administration, e.g. in Federal Academy of Public Administration in Vienna (www), Centre National de la Fonction Publique Territoriale in Paris (www) and European Institute in Łódź (www).
Journalist career
He worked as journalist for Polish Radio in Koszalin (1972) and in Bydgoszcz (1972-1983). Next he worked for TVP 3 Gdańsk (1984-1990) and collaborated with Bydgoszcz local newspapers.
He was an originator, co-author of regional television TVP 3 Bydgoszcz - he was a first Chief of TVP3 Bydgoszcz (1990-1993). Between 1994 and 1999 he worked in City Office as Chief of Bureau of Executive Committee and as Press Spokesperson. In 1999 he was a Chief of Press Bureau and co-originator of pastoral visits of Pope John Paul II in Bydgoszcz on June 7.
Between 1999 and 2002 he worded in Voivodeship Office in Bydgoszcz as Deputy of Chief - and next as a Chief - of Information, Promotion and European Integration Department. He was a Voivodeship Governor Press Spokesperson.
Political career
Presidential election of 2002
In Polish local elections in 2002 he was candidate of Bydgoszcz Civic Agreement Committee (Bydgoskie Porozumienie Obywatelskie) for President (=Mayor) of Bydgoszcz. He was supported by Civic Platform.
On October 27, 2002 he received 15,560 votes (19.01%) and was a second in First Ballot; won being at the Office president Roman Jasiakiewicz (44.82%). On November 10 in Second Ballot Dombrowicz won with 44,263 votes (54.62%).
He took Office on November 20, 2002.
Presidential election of 2006
In Polish local elections in 2006 he was Independent candidate for President of Bydgoszcz.
On November 12, 2006 he received 34,088 votes (30.69%) and won in First Ballot. On November 26 in Second Ballot Dombrowicz won with 51,112 votes (53.79%) with Roman Jasiakiewicz (46.21%).
His second term was started on December 6, 2006.
Personal life
Konstanty Dombrowicz is married with Maria Dombrowicz. She is working in Geography Institute in Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz. They have two children a daughter Maria, Jr (b. 1974), and a son Konstanty Adam (b. May 29, 1978). In 2009 European Parliament election Konstanty Adam was a candidate of Civic Platform from Kuyavian-Pomeranian constituency.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Left Alliance-Labor Union | Roman Jasiakiewicz | 36,690 | 44.82 | ||
| Independent | Konstanty Dombrowicz | 15,560 | 19.01 | ||
| Law and Justice | Kosma Złotowski | 8,994 | 10.99 | ||
| League of Polish Families | Ewa Stępień | 7,929 | 9.69 | ||
| Independent | Bogdan Dzakanowski | 7,359 | 8.99 | ||
| Self-Defense | Zbigniew Pałka | 3,501 | 4.28 | ||
| Independent | Ireneusz Bielski | 1,370 | 1.67 | ||
| Domestic Agreement of Pensioners | Andrzej Skibicki | 459 | 0.56 | ||
| Turnout | 83,323 | 28.23 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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| Independent | Konstanty Dombrowicz | 44,263 | 54.62 | ||
| Democratic Left Alliance-Labor Union | Roman Jasiakiewicz | 36,773 | 45.38 | ||
| Turnout | 81,709 | 27.64 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Konstanty Dombrowicz | 34,088 | 30.69 | +11.68 | |
| Independent | Roman Jasiakiewicz | 29,768 | 26,80 | -18.02 | |
| Civic Platform | Teresa Piotrowska | 20,617 | 18.56 | ||
| Law and Justice | Andrzej Walkowiak | 12,242 | 11.02 | +0,03 | |
| Independent | Elżbieta Krzyżanowska | 6,992 | 6.30 | ||
| Independent | Jan Rulewski | 6,676 | 6.01 | ||
| Self-Defense | Roman Sidorkiewicz | 686 | 0.62 | -3.66 | |
| Turnout | 112,270 | 38.24 | +10.1 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Konstanty Dombrowicz | 51,112 | 53.79 | -0.83 | |
| Independent | Roman Jasiakiewicz | 43,905 | 46.21 | +0.83 | |
| Turnout | 96,173 | 32.75 | +5.11 | ||
See also
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| Preceded by Roman Jasiakiewicz |
President of Bydgoszcz November 20, 2002 –2010 |
Succeeded by Rafał Bruski |
| Preceded by First |
Bydgoszcz order of precedence President of Bydgoszcz (2002-2010) |
Succeeded by Chairperson of Bydgoszcz City Council Felicja Gwincińska (2002-06) Dorota Jakuta (2006-) |