Simone Siliani

Simone Siliani (born 10 June 1962) is an Italian politician and journalist who served as president of the Regional Council of Tuscany from 1993 to 1995 and as a regional assessor in the Government of Tuscany from 1995 to 2000.

Life and career Born in Florence, Siliani graduated in literature and philosophy and worked as a journalist for the magazine Testimonianze. He became involved in politics through the local peace movement and his collaboration with Ernesto Balducci. He joined the Italian Communist Party and also served as regional secretary of the Italian Communist Youth Federation. In 1985, he was elected municipal councillor in Fiesole.

Siliani later served as a municipal assessor for culture in Florence from 1999 to 2006, during the administration led by mayor Leonardo Domenici.