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Biography
Martin Baxa (* 16 September 1975 Plzeň) is Czech politician and member of Civic Democratic Party. He served as mayor of Plzeň in 2010-2014.
Personal life
Baxa was born in Plzeň in 1975. Ge studied local Grammar school and form 1994 to 1999 he studied at Masaryk University. He became teacher at grammar School in Plzeň.
Baxa married his long term friend Simona Klečková on 2 August 2015.
Political career
Baxa became member of Plzeň Assembly in 2002. From 2004 to 2008 he was a member of Regional Council.
Baxa led Civic Democratic Party during 2010 municipal election in Plzeň. Plzeň was the only regional city where ODS won in 2010. Baxa was then elected Mayor of Plzeň. Baxa is the youngest Mayor in history of the city. Baxa led also led ODS in 2014 municipal election. ODS was expected to lose heavily but was surprisingly tied with leading ANO 2011 in the election. Baxa then formed coalition with Czech Social Democratic Party, Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party and Citizens Patriots. Baxa swithed role with his 1. Deputy Mayor Zrzavecký who became the new Mayor.
Baxa led Civic Democrats during 2016 regional election in Plzeň region. ODS came third and became part of local government. Baxa himself received the highest number of preferential votes.