Ionut Florin Pucheanu

Elected in 2016, Ionut Florin Pucheanu is serving his first term as the municipality’s 110th mayor, the youngest one in the history of Galati. Born here, Mayor Pucheanu has made a promise to turn Galati into a prosperous and modern city, one to be proud of. Mayor Pucheanu has extensive studies and work experience in law and diplomacy, public administration and economy. One of the Mayor’s signature initiatives is the urban regeneration strategy which aims to both revitalize the old city centre and improve the quality of life for residents by rehabilitating all neighbourhood infrastructure. Education, health and public transport have been top investment priorities for Mayor Pucheanu. Throughout his current mandate, Mayor Pucheanu has also taken the first steps to transform Galati into a smart-city, one that minimizes bureaucracy and promotes innovation.