Orazio Scanzio
Orazio Scanzio | |
|---|---|
| President of the Province of Biella | |
| In office 28 June 1999 – 28 June 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Silvia Marsoni |
| Succeeded by | Sergio Scaramal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 July 1947 Biella, Province of Vercelli, Italy |
| Died | 12 January 2020 (aged 72) Candelo, Piedmont, Italy |
| Party | Forza Italia |
| Occupation | Geologist |
Orazio Scanzio (29 July 1947 – 12 January 2020) was an Italian politician who served as president of the Province of Biella from 1999 to 2004.
Life and career
A geologist and executive, Scanzio served for many years as director of the Association of Building Contractors of Biella.[1]
In the 1999 provincial election in Biella, Scanzio was the centre-right candidate for president supported by the Pole for Freedoms coalition, composed of Forza Italia, National Alliance and the Christian Democratic Centre.[2][3][4] He was elected in the second round held on 27 June 1999 with 52.3% of the vote, defeating the incumbent president Silvia Marsoni of The Olive Tree.[3]
Seeking re-election in the 2004 provincial election, he lost the run-off vote with 49.9% against Sergio Scaramal.[5] In 2009 he was elected again to the Biella Provincial Council and served as assessor and vice president in the administration led by Roberto Simonetti.[2]
Scanzio died in Candelo on 12 January 2020 at the age of 72.[1]
References
- 1 2 Paola Guabello (12 January 2020). "Un tumore stronca a 72 anni Orazio Scanzio. Fu presidente della Provincia dal 1999 al 2004". La Stampa.
- 1 2 "Orazio Scanzio". Anagrafe degli amministratori locali e regionali. Ministero dell'Interno. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- 1 2 "Elezioni Amministrative 1999 - Provincia di Biella". Archived from the original on 2003-01-18. Retrieved 2026-07-11.
- ↑ "Provincia di Biella". Rete Archivi Biellesi. Retrieved 11 July 2026.
- ↑ "Elezioni Provincia Biella 2004".