Cezar Schirmer

Cezar Augusto Schirmer (born 23 February 1952) is a Brazilian lawyer, university professor, and politician who is affiliated with the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB). He became internationally known for having been the mayor of the city of Santa Maria during the time that the municipality allowed the nightclub Kiss to operate. The nightclub caught fire in 2013, causing the deaths of 242 people.

He later became the State Secretary of Public Safety of the state of Rio Grande do Sul during the government of José Ivo Sartori. He became the federal Secretary of the Creative Economy and the Special Secretary of Culture, with both posts being under the Ministry of Citizenship, during the Jair Bolsonaro administration. He is currently the municipal secretary of Planning and Strategic Subjects of the city of Porto Alegre, as well as a councilman in the city.

Biography Early life Schirmer was born on 23 February 1952 in Santa Maria. Schirmer graduated with a law degree from the Federal University of Santa Maria. Afterwards, he became a university professor.

Political career Schirmer made his political debut in the 1970s, affiliating himself with the MDB. He became the youngest councilman to be elected to Santa Maria's city council. During the 2012, he was re-elected with 54.76%.

Later activities In 2020, Schirmer moved to Porto Alegre and ran to become a city councilor the MDB in the capital. During the course of the 2020 municipal elections, he became the most voted candidate from his party in the city, and was elected.

He has been the secretary of Planning and Strategic Subjects of Porto Alegre since 2 January 2023.

Personal life Schirmer is married to Fátima Schirmer, and they have three daughters: Maria Augusta, Maria Luiza, and Ana Julia.