Spain
José María Bellido
Córdoba
Córdoba
Coat of arms
Area
Total: 1,253 km2
Population
Total: 325,708
Postal zone
14001–14014
Area code(s)
+34 957
Government
Type: Mayor–council government
Body: Ayuntamiento de Córdoba
Mayor: José María Bellido
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José María Bellido
Biography
José María Bellido is a city councillor and mayor of Córdoba since 2019.
Born in Cordoba in 1977, mayor of Córdoba comes from a politically active family. His father served in the City Council as secretary. From a young age, Josè María Bellido developed interest in politics, which greatly affected his academic development.
He enrolled into University of Córdoba, Department of Law. After his graduation, mayor Bellido continued his postgraduate studies in Seville. At ESIC University in Seville, José María Bellido obtained a Master's degree in Human Resources Management.
During his college years, José Marìa Bellido also started his political development. In 1996, he joined the youth club of the People's Party. A year later, he became part of the Provincial Executive Committee, where he held the position of Secretary for Education.
Another major political step was Bellido's position of Advisor for the Provincial Council of Córdoba in 2002. There, he was able to support various projects, initiatives and activities. After 2004 municipal elections, José María Bellido was named councilor in the City Council of Córdoba. Soon after, he was promoted to the position of Vice-spokesperson of the group in the City Council.
In 2019 municipal elections, José María Bellido ran for the position of Córdoba mayor and won. (photo credit: wikipedia)
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