Jens Beutel

Jens Beutel (12 July 1946 – 8 May 2019) was a German judge and politician. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), he served as Oberbürgermeister (mayor) of Mainz, the state capital of Rheinland-Pfalz, from 1997 to 2011. During his tenure, the city improved especially by building projects, including the new synagogue, and new parks.

Jens Beutel
Beutel in 2009
Mayor of Mainz
In office
1997–2011
Preceded byHerman-Hartmut Weyel
Succeeded byMichael Ebling
Personal details
Born(1946-07-12)12 July 1946
Lünen, Westphalia, Germany
Died8 May 2019(2019-05-08) (aged 72)
Political partySocial Democratic Party
Alma materUniversity of Mainz
Occupation
  • Judge
  • Mayor
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