Ir. Joko Widodo (born in Surakarta, June 21, 1961, age 50 years), better known by his nicknames Jokowi, was mayor of Surakarta (Solo) for twice the term of office 2005-2015. Deputy mayor is F.X. Hadi Rudyatmo. He was nominated by the PDI-P.
Jokowi engineer degree from the Faculty of Forestry in 1985. When running for mayor, many doubted the ability of a man who is a merchant's house and garden furniture, and even up to the time he was elected. But a year after he led many progressive breakthrough made by him. He took the example of the development of many cities in Europe that often he visits in order to a business trip.
Under his leadership, Solo would change rapidly. Branding for the city of Solo performed by agreeing Solo slogan is "Solo: The Spirit of Java". Does progressive step enough for the size of the cities in Java: it is able to relocate the junk dealer in the Garden Banjarsari almost no turbulence to revitalize the function of open green land, provides qualified investors to want to think about the public interest, conduct regular direct and open communication (broadcast by local television) with the community. Balekambang Park, which displaced since abandoned by its administrators, maketh the park. Jokowi also did not hesitate to dismiss investor who does not agree with the principle of leadership. As a follow-up branding Surakarta he filed to become a member of the Organization of World Heritage Cities and accepted in 2006. The step continues with the success of Surakarta to host the organization's conference in October 2008.
In 2007 Surakarta has also hosted the World Music Festival (FMD) which was held at Fort Vastenburg complex threatened to be evicted the business and shopping center. FMD in 2008 was held in the Palace complex Mangkunegaran.
By Tempo Magazine, Joko Widodo selected as one of "10 Leaders 2008". He will run for Governor of Jakarta in 2012 with Tjahaja Basuki Purnama, incumbent District East Belitung.
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