Muhittin BÖCEK, the Mayor of Antalya Metropolitan Municipality, was born in 1962 in Antalya's Konyaaltı district. He completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in Antalya. He completed his undergraduate studies in Public Relations and Economics. He further enriched his 25 years of political experience with a master's degree in Public Administration and Political Science. Having completed his military service at Samsun Military Hospital, Muhittin Böcek worked in various sectors, including agricultural production, transportation, and tourism. He actively participated in politics from a young age and served as the Central District Chairman of the Anavatan Party between 1994 and 1999. He was elected as the mayoral candidate of the Anavatan Party for Konyaaltı District in the 1999 elections, securing 27% of the votes. He had a successful five-year term, modernizing Konyaaltı. After being elected again in 2004 as a candidate from the Republican People's Party (CHP) with over 50% of the votes, he continued his successful term. In 2009, he was re-elected with 60% of the vote. In the 2014 elections, he became the first mayor to win four consecutive terms in the city center of Antalya. Throughout his political career, he served as the President of the Mediterranean Municipalities Union for four consecutive terms. He also held leadership roles in organizations such as BATAB, KONTEV, and Konyaaltı City Council. After 20 years of successful political career, he ran as the CHP candidate for Antalya Metropolitan Municipality in the 2019 local elections and was elected with 50.62% of the votes. He was re-elected as the Mayor of Antalya in the 31 March 2024 elections with 48.71% of the vote. On 28 May 2024, he was elected as the Coordinator of the Cittaslow Turkey Association. Known for his innovative management approach and love for people and nature, Muhittin Böcek is highly regarded for his services and projects aimed at all segments of society. His books: Politika ve İhanet (2022), Bu Şehre Aşığım (2019), İkinci Hayat
