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{{Short description|German politician and judge (1946–2019)}} | ||
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| | name = Jens Beutel | | name = Jens Beutel | ||
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| '''Jens Beutel''' (12 July 1946{{nbsp}}– 8 May 2019) was a |
'''Jens Beutel''' (12 July 1946{{nbsp}}– 8 May 2019) was a German judge and politician. A member of the ] (SPD), he served as Oberbürgermeister (mayor) of ], the state capital of ], from 1997 to 2011. During his tenure, the city improved especially by building projects, including the ], and new parks. | ||
| == Career == | == Career == | ||
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| <ref name="Region" /> He began his political career as ''{{ill|Ortsbeirat|de}}'' in ], a borough of Mainz, in 1974.<ref name="dpa" /> Beutel was elected to the ] of Mainz (''Stadtrat'') in 1989,<ref name="dpa" /> where he focused on topics such as building, traffic, finance, commerce and sports.<ref name="SWR" /> He became chairman of the Mainz SPD in 1995.<ref name="Region" /><ref name="Mainz" /> | <ref name="Region" /> He began his political career as ''{{ill|Ortsbeirat|de}}'' in ], a borough of Mainz, in 1974.<ref name="dpa" /> Beutel was elected to the ] of Mainz (''Stadtrat'') in 1989,<ref name="dpa" /> where he focused on topics such as building, traffic, finance, commerce and sports.<ref name="SWR" /> He became chairman of the Mainz SPD in 1995.<ref name="Region" /><ref name="Mainz" /> | ||
| Beutel was elected as Oberbürgermeister in 1996,<ref name="SWR" /> the first who was elected to the position directly by the citizens.<ref name="Mainz" /> He took up the office on 3 May.<ref name="Merkurist" /> During his time as mayor, a new shopping passage, a ] and the ] were built, the ] was |
Beutel was elected as Oberbürgermeister in 1996,<ref name="SWR" /> the first who was elected to the position directly by the citizens.<ref name="Mainz" /> He took up the office on 3 May.<ref name="Merkurist" /> During his time as mayor, a new shopping passage, a ] and the ] were built, the ] was discovered. Projects which improved the appearance of the city included a new design of the parks along the ] river, especially a garage close to the ] which made more park area available, the Kunsthalle as part of the former ], the expansion of the {{ill|Rheingoldhalle|de|Rheingoldhalle (Mainz)}} and building along the Winterhafen.<ref name="SWR" /> The expansion of the ] by a modern rooftop was discussed controversially.<ref name="SWR" /> Other projects were the expansion of the ], and a redesign of the area around ] at the ].<ref name="SWR" /><ref name="Merkurist" /> | ||
| Beutel was for many years president of the {{ill|Städtetag Rheinland-Pfalz|de}}, and of the International {{ill|Gutenberg-Gesellschaft|de}} (Gutenberg Society). He was active in the ] and in several foundations in Mainz.<ref name="Mainz" /> Beutel was re-elected for a second term as mayor in 2004. He resigned in 2011,<ref name="dpa" /> after a 2010 court case because he had accepted an invitation to a trip to Italy by an entrepreneur without a political reason.<ref name="SWR" /> | Beutel was for many years president of the {{ill|Städtetag Rheinland-Pfalz|de}}, and of the International {{ill|Gutenberg-Gesellschaft|de}} (Gutenberg Society). He was active in the ] and in several foundations in Mainz.<ref name="Mainz" /> Beutel was re-elected for a second term as mayor in 2004. He resigned in 2011,<ref name="dpa" /> after a 2010 court case because he had accepted an invitation to a trip to Italy by an entrepreneur without a political reason.<ref name="SWR" /> | ||
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| | accessdate = 11 May 2019 | | accessdate = 11 May 2019 | ||
| | archive-date = 9 May 2019 | |||
| | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190509110411/https://www.swr.de/swraktuell/rheinland-pfalz/mainz/Ehemaliger-Oberbuergermeister-von-Mainz-Jens-Beutel-gestorben,jens-beutel-102.html | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:43, 28 November 2024
German politician and judge (1946–2019)| Jens Beutel | |
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 Beutel in 2009 | |
| Mayor of Mainz | |
| In office 1997–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Herman-Hartmut Weyel |
| Succeeded by | Michael Ebling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1946-07-12)12 July 1946 Lünen, Westphalia, Germany |
| Died | 8 May 2019(2019-05-08) (aged 72) |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | University of Mainz |
| Occupation |
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Jens Beutel (12 July 1946 – 8 May 2019) was a German judge and politician. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), he served as Oberbürgermeister (mayor) of Mainz, the state capital of Rheinland-Pfalz, from 1997 to 2011. During his tenure, the city improved especially by building projects, including the new synagogue, and new parks.
Career
Born in Lünen, Westphalia, Beutel studied law at the University of Mainz from 1968 to 1976 and then served as a judge in Frankenthal, Koblenz and Mainz. He presided over the Mainzer Landgericht in the Worms abuse cases, which received nationwide attention.
He began his political career as Ortsbeirat [de] in Mombach, a borough of Mainz, in 1974. Beutel was elected to the city council of Mainz (Stadtrat) in 1989, where he focused on topics such as building, traffic, finance, commerce and sports. He became chairman of the Mainz SPD in 1995.
Beutel was elected as Oberbürgermeister in 1996, the first who was elected to the position directly by the citizens. He took up the office on 3 May. During his time as mayor, a new shopping passage, a new stadium and the new synagogue were built, the Sanctuary of Isis and Magna Mater was discovered. Projects which improved the appearance of the city included a new design of the parks along the Rhine river, especially a garage close to the Kurfürstliches Schloss which made more park area available, the Kunsthalle as part of the former Zollhafen, the expansion of the Rheingoldhalle [de] and building along the Winterhafen. The expansion of the Staatstheater Mainz by a modern rooftop was discussed controversially. Other projects were the expansion of the Main Station, and a redesign of the area around Mainz Römisches Theater station at the Roman Theatre.
Beutel was for many years president of the Städtetag Rheinland-Pfalz [de], and of the International Gutenberg-Gesellschaft [de] (Gutenberg Society). He was active in the Council of European Municipalities and Regions and in several foundations in Mainz. Beutel was re-elected for a second term as mayor in 2004. He resigned in 2011, after a 2010 court case because he had accepted an invitation to a trip to Italy by an entrepreneur without a political reason.
Beutel died on 8 May 2019 aged 72.
Chess
Beutel started playing chess at age 13 and became an expert player. He managed to attract the Chess Classic tournament to Mainz.
Legacy
Beutel's successor Michael Ebling (SPD) credited Beutel as a man of balance and dialogue (Mann des Ausgleichs und des Dialogs) and a committed team player, who always emphasized the community in the city (als engagierten Teamplayer, der stets das Gemeinschaftliche in unserer Stadt betonte).
See also
References
- ^ "Ehemaliger Mainzer Oberbürgermeister Jens Beutel gestorben". Die Welt (in German). 9 May 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
- ^ "Ehemaliger Oberbürgermeister von Mainz / Jens Beutel gestorben" (in German). SWR. 9 May 2019. Archived from the original on 9 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Beutel, Jens" (in German). Institut für Geschichtliche Landeskunde an der Universität Mainz. Retrieved 25 July 2009.
- ^ "Ehemaliger Mainzer Oberbürgermeister Jens Beutel gestorben". Mainz (in German). 9 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- ^ "Nachruf / Diese Großprojekte werden immer mit Jens Beutel verbunden bleiben". Merkurist (in German). 9 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- "Jens Beutel: Schachfan und OB". chessbase.com (in German). 6 July 2006. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
External links
- Literature by and about Jens Beutel in the German National Library catalogue
- Articles related to Jens Beutel FAZ