Alain Chrétien

Alain Chrétien (French pronunciation: [alɛ̃ kʁetjɛ̃]; born 17 March 1975) is a French politician. He is most well known for being the mayor of Vesoul.

Alain Chrétien
Alain Chrétien in 2010
Mayor of Vesoul
Assumed office
17 March 2012
Preceded byPatrick Rimbert
Member of the National Assembly
for Haute-Saône's 1st constituency
In office
19 June 2012 – 19 June 2017
Preceded byAlain Joyandet
Succeeded byBarbara Bessot-Ballot
Personal details
Born (1975-03-17) 17 March 1975
Vesoul, France
Political partyThe Republicans
Agir
Horizons (since 2021)
Alma materUniversity of Franche-Comté
Sciences Po Lyon

Early life and education

Alain Chrétien was born in Vesoul, Haute-Saône, but he grew up in Jussey, a town located 35 kilometers northwest of Vesoul. He attended public schools in this area where he earned his Baccalauréat in Economics and Social sciences (Bac B). In 1995, Chrétien entered the University of Franche-Comté where he obtained a master's degree in Economic and Social Administration with honors. In 1996, he graduated from a specialized management program at Sciences Po Lyon.[1][2]

Chrétien served in the French Army as part of the 152nd Infantry Regiment.[1]

Political career

He began his political career as a parliamentary assistant to Alain Joyandet. His first elected position was as a municipal councillor of Vesoul. He was later elected general councillor of the Canton of Vesoul-1, a position he held until 2012.[1][2]

He has been the mayor of Vesoul since 17 March 2012.

Positions held
  • 1998 - 1999: Project manager of the land use plan for Vesoul neighborhoods.
  • 15 June 2004 - 15 May 2013: President of Pays de Vesoul and the Saône Valley.
  • 22 September 2002 - 1 July 2012: General Councillor of the Canton of Vesoul-1.
  • 2008 - 2012: Deputy mayor of Vesoul.
  • Since 2001: Member of the council of Vesoul.
  • Since 14 June 2004: President of the Communauté d'agglomération de Vesoul.
  • Since 17 March 2012: Mayor of Vesoul.
  • 17 June 2012 - 2017: National Assembly member for Haute-Saône's 1st constituency.[3]

Political positions

In 2019, Chrétien publicly declared his support for incumbent President Emmanuel Macron.[4]

References
  1. "Le Maire de Vesoul". Vesoul (in French). Archived from the original on March 7, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  2. "Son Portrait". Alain CHRETIEN (in French). September 11, 2012. Archived from the original on 2013-02-10. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  3. "M. Alain Chrétien". Assemblée nationale (in French). Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  4. Voici la tribune des 72 maires et élus locaux de droite et du centre qui annoncent leur soutien à Macron Le Journal du Dimanche, 8 June 2019.
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