Mehrdad Kiani
Mehrdad Kiani | |
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مهرداد کیانی | |
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| Mayor of Karaj | |
| Assumed office 10 November 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Mostafa Saeidi Siraei |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1977 Tehran, Iran |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in Political Science; master's degree in International Relations |
| Occupation | Politician, municipal administrator |
Mehrdad Kiani (Persian: مهرداد کیانی; born 1977 in Tehran) is an Iranian politician and municipal administrator who became mayor of Karaj in November 2022. Before his appointment, he held positions in municipal administration, public transportation, the Payam Special Economic Zone and Airport, and the Iranian Ministry of Interior.[1][2]
Early life and education
Kiani was born in Tehran in 1977. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in international relations. According to reports about his family, his brothers Mohsen, Bahram, and Nematollah Kiani were killed during the Iran–Iraq War.[3][4]
Career
Early administrative career
Kiani began his administrative career in the Shahriar Governor's Office. In 1998, he was responsible for the secretariat of the governor's Security Council, and in 2001 he became head of the office for foreign nationals and immigrants at the same governor's office.
In 2005, he worked in performance evaluation, inspection, and complaints handling at the Karaj Municipal Motor Services Organization. In 2006, he held similar responsibilities in District 1 of Karaj Municipality and in the municipality's Cultural and Social Deputy Directorate.[5]
Public transportation
From 2008 to 2018, Kiani served as managing director and a board member of the Karaj and Suburbs Bus Organization. During this period, he was involved in the administration of public transportation services in the Karaj area.[6][7]
After leaving that position, he worked as an adviser to the mayor of Karaj and as deputy head of the municipality's organization for freight and passenger transportation in 2018.
Payam Special Economic Zone and Airport
In April 2019, Kiani was appointed to the board of directors of the Payam Postal and Telecommunications Services Company by the Minister of Information and Communications Technology. The appointment specified a three-year term on the company's board.[8]
In 2020, he was involved in airport operations and the establishment of passenger flights at Payam International Airport. He also chaired the committee responsible for pricing and allocating property in the Payam Special Economic Zone.
Ministry of Interior
Kiani subsequently held positions in the Iranian Ministry of Interior. In 2021, he was appointed director general of the ministry's Office of Parliamentary Affairs and Review of Bills. In 2022, he also served as acting deputy for parliamentary affairs.[9]
Mayor of Karaj
On 8 September 2022, the Karaj City Council selected Kiani as acting mayor of the city, reportedly receiving 11 of the council's 13 votes. On 11 October 2022, he was selected as mayor-elect. His appointment was subsequently approved by the Minister of Interior, Ahmad Vahidi, and he formally became mayor in November 2022.[10][11][12]
During his tenure, municipal issues and projects discussed by the city administration included public transportation, urban infrastructure, the Karaj Metro, the Northern Karaj Bypass, and the renovation of the city's bus fleet. Reports also covered urban renewal and the redevelopment of existing city areas.[13][14]
Redevelopment of Rajai Shahr Prison
Kiani commented on plans to change the use of Rajai Shahr Prison, stating that the complex was ready for redevelopment. The future use of the site has been discussed in connection with urban planning in Karaj.[15]
B1 Bridge
The B1 Bridge, part of the Northern Karaj Bypass project, was severely damaged during the April 2026 attacks on Iran attributed by Iranian authorities to the United States and Israel.[16]
Following the incident, Kiani discussed the condition of the bridge and the municipality's efforts to secure the damaged structure. He said that parts of the bridge had become detached and were left hanging dangerously, prompting municipal teams to undertake safety measures using technical equipment and resources.[17][18]
See also
References
- ↑ "مهرداد کیانی کیست؟ نگاهی به سوابق اجرایی شهردار کرج". خبرگزاری فارس (in فارسی).
- ↑ "مهرداد کیانی شهردار منتخب کرج شد". خبرگزاری جمهوری اسلامی (in فارسی). 4 October 2022.
- ↑ "پدر شهیدان کیانی به دیدار حق شتافت". جوان آنلاین (in فارسی).
- ↑ "پدر شهیدان کیانی به لقاءالله پیوست". نوید شاهد (in فارسی).
- ↑ "معرفی شهردار کرج" (PDF). دیده‌بان مرز (in فارسی). Autumn 2024. p. 16.
- ↑ "۵۰ میلیارد تومان برای خرید اتوبوس جدید در کرج تخصیص داده شد". خبرگزاری تسنیم (in فارسی). 6 July 2015.
- ↑ "کیانی: گستره خدماتی اتوبوسرانی کرج تمام استان البرز را شامل می‌شود". خبرآنلاین (in فارسی). 10 January 2016.
- ↑ "عضو جدید هیات مدیره شرکت خدمات هوایی پست و مخابرات معرفی شد". وزارت ارتباطات و فناوری اطلاعات (in فارسی). 14 April 2019.
- ↑ "انتصاب مهرداد کیانی به سمت مدیرکل دفتر امور مجلس و بررسی طرح‌ها". وزارت کشور (in فارسی).
- ↑ "مهرداد کیانی شهردار منتخب کرج شد". خبرگزاری جمهوری اسلامی (in فارسی). 4 October 2022.
- ↑ "کیانی شهردار کرج شد". خبرگزاری صدا و سیما (in فارسی). 10 November 2022.
- ↑ "مهرداد کیانی شهردار منتخب کرج شد". تارا نیوز (in فارسی). 4 October 2022.
- ↑ "رشد ۸۰ درصدی نوسازیِ بافت‌های فرسوده در کرج". خبرگزاری تسنیم (in فارسی). 11 June 2024.
- ↑ "پروژه خط اتوبوس‌های BRT کرج عملیاتی می‌شود". کرج امروز (in فارسی).
- ↑ "شهردار کرج: زندان رجایی شهر آماده تغییر کاربری است". ایسنا (in فارسی).
- ↑ "حمله آمریکا ـ اسراییل به پل B1 کرج". خبرگزاری تسنیم (in فارسی). 2 April 2026.
- ↑ "آخرین وضعیت پل B1 از زبان شهردار کرج". انصاف نیوز (in فارسی).
- ↑ "از عملکردم رضایت مطلق ندارم؛ اگر فضای مجازی بد است، چرا بازخورد مثبت دارد؟". ایمنا (in فارسی).
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