Željko Kerum

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Željko Kerum was born on 25 September 1960 in Split, Croatia. He is a Croatian entrepreneur and politician. He was mayor of Split between 2009 and 2013 and is a member of the Croatian Parliament (Hrvatski sabor).

Political Career

In the first round of the 2009 elections for mayor of Split, Kerum (independent) won 40.21% of the popular vote, while his closest rival Ranko Ostojić (SDP) won 34.72%. On May 31, he won 58.42% of the vote, making him the incumbent mayor of Split. He got elected in Parliament on 22 December 2011. He is a member of the Tourism Committee, a member of the Local and Regional Self-government Committee, and a member of the Credentials and Privileges Commission.

Education

Kerum obtained his qualification of Mechanical Technician from the Secondary Technical School in Split.

External Links

Official Parliament Member Website

Zeljko Kerum Official