Joseph Ibarz i Gilart (born 1961 in Paris) is a Catalan politician, mayor of Almacelles since 2003.[1] Born in Paris, at age 14 he left the French capital to live in Almacelles with his family. He resides there still, with his wife and daughters.
Josep Ibarz i Gilart | |
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| Alcade, Almacelles | |
| In office 2003–2007 | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1961 Paris, France |
| Political party | Democratic Convergence of Catalonia |
| Profession | Politician |
| Website | Official site |
His political career began in 1987 when he joined the Democratic Convergence of Catalonia and the Catalan Nationalist Youth. Since then he has held various responsibilities within the party. He was a member of the local executive of CDC, the County Executive Segrià, local head of the CDC, Convergence and the National Council, a position he currently holds.
In 1991 he became a local councillor in Almacelles. Gilart was responsible for the Youth, Agriculture and Environment (1991–1995). He was director of the District Council of Segrià during the term of 1999-2003 and vice president in 2003-2007.
In 2003 he won election as mayor of Almacelles. In 2007 he retained his position with an absolute majority and since then also been a member of the Lleida provincial government.[2]
In 2008 he inaugurated a square named in honor of Frederic Godàs d'Almacelles,[3] and in 2009 asked the governments of Catalonia and Aragon to build a line between Monzón and Lleida.
References
edit- ^ "Josep Ramon Ibarz i Gilart" (in Catalan). Convergència i Unió. Archived from the original on 1 January 2013. Retrieved 25 September 2010.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Staff (14 September 2009). "Josep Ibarz i Gilart, Alcalde d'Almacelles: "Cada poble ha de buscar la seva legitimació històrica per projectar-se"". alcaldes.eu (in Catalan). Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2010.
- ^ "Inauguració de la plaça de Frederic Godàs d'Almacelles" (in Catalan). Diputació de Lleida. Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2010.