Alain Chrétien
French politician
Alain Chrétien (French pronunciation: [alɛ̃ kʁetjɛ̃]; born 17 March 1975) is a French politician. He is best known for being the mayor of Vesoul.
Early life and education
Alain Chrétien was born in Vesoul, Haute-Saône, but he grew up in Jussey, a town located 35 kilometers northwest of Vesoul. He attended public schools in this area where he earned his Baccalauréat in Economics and Social sciences (Bac B). In 1995, Chrétien entered the University of Franche-Comté where he obtained a master's degree in Economic and Social Administration with honors. In 1996, he graduated from a specialized management program at Sciences Po Lyon.
Chrétien served in the French Army as part of the 152nd Infantry Regiment.
Political career
He began his political career as a parliamentary assistant to Alain Joyandet. His first elected position was as a municipal councillor of Vesoul. He was later elected general councillor of the Canton of Vesoul-1, a position he held until 2012.
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