Robert Jan Szewczyk (born December 19, 1980, in Olsztyn) is Polish local government official and civil servant who is serving as mayor of Olsztyn, capital of Warmian–Masurian Voivodeship since 2024.
Robert Szewczyk | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Olsztyn | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Piotr Grzymowicz |
| Chairman of the Olsztyn City Council | |
| In office 22 November 2018 – 7 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Halina Ciunel |
| Succeeded by | Łukasz Łukaszewski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1980 Olsztyn, Poland |
| Political party | Civic Platform |
| Alma mater | University of Warmia and Mazury |
| Profession | Politician |
Biography
editA graduate of the Adam Mickiewicz High School No. 1 in Olsztyn. He completed studies in administration at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. He began his professional career in the Voivodeship office, later moving to the marshal's office. He headed the press office there and also served as deputy director of the office of the voivodeship marshal Jacek Protas. Later, he was an official in the department of culture and education, and then director of the department of promotion coordination.[1]
He joined the Civic Platform.[1] In 2010 local election, he won the mandate of a councilor in the city council of Olsztyn for the first time.[2] He maintained it in subsequent 2014 and 2018 elections; in the years 2018–2024 he served as chairman of the city council.[3][4] In 2024, he ran for mayor on behalf of the Civic Coalition.[5] He was supported by Piotr Grzymowicz, who did not seek re-election.[6] In the first round of the election, he took first place with 32.81% of the votes. In the second round, he won against Czesław Małkowski, receiving 53.45% of the votes.[5][7] He took office as mayor on May 7, 2024.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ a b Joanna Kiewisz-Wojciechowska (2024-04-22). "Wybory w Olsztynie. Kim jest Robert Szewczyk?". forsal.pl. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Wybory samorządowe 2010". pkw.gov.pl. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Robert Szewczyk: miasto jest dla mieszkańców, a nie mieszkańcy dla miasta" (in Polish). radioolsztyn.pl. 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Prezydent Olsztyna". biuletyn informacji publicznej. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ a b "Wybory samorządowe 2024". pkw.gov.pl. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Grzymowicz rezygnuje. Poparł Roberta Szewczyka" (in Polish). Radio Olsztyn. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ Pelka, Małgorzata (2024-04-22). "Robert Szewczyk działa w samorządzie od lat. Kim jest prezydent Olsztyna?" (in Polish). Radio Zet.
- ^ "Robert Szewczyk zaprzysiężony na prezydenta Olsztyna" (in Polish). gazetaolsztynska.pl. 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ "Robert Szewczyk zaprzysiężony jako nowy prezydent Olsztyna" (in Polish). TKO. Retrieved 2024-09-12.