Dedy Yon Supriyono Explained

Dedy Yon Supriyono
Office:Mayor of Tegal
Term Start:23 March 2019
Predecessor:Nursholeh
Office1:Member of Central Java Council
Term Start1:3 September 2014
Term End1:23 March 2019
Birth Place:Brebes, Central Java
Birth Date:14 August 1980
Party:Democratic Party

Dedy Yon Supriyono (born 14 August 1980) is an Indonesian politician who is the Mayor of Tegal, Central Java, serving since 2019.

Early life

Supriyono was born in Brebes Regency on 14 August 1980, the son of a successful local entrepreneur Muhadi Setiabudi.

Career

Between 2009 and 2014, Supriyono served in the legislature of Brebes Regency, where he was deputy speaker.[1] Supriyono was a member of Central Java's Provincial Council as part of the Democratic Party's faction in the 2014–2019 term, though he ran as Tegal's mayor during his tenure.[2] In the election, he won with 38,091 votes,[3] and he was sworn in on 23 March 2019.[4]

On 30 March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia, Supriyono made a decision to implement a lockdown of Tegal, which restricted movement within the city as the city's government provided some support of food supplies to poorer residents.[5] The lockdown involved closing off of 49 access points into the city and the closure of public spaces, and was launched in response to a returning resident testing positive.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: Dedy Yon-Jumadi Ditetapkan Pimpin Kota Tegal, Ini Profil Mereka . 9 April 2020 . Tribun Jateng . 20 September 2018 . id.
  2. News: Suripto . Imam . Anak Bos Dedy Jaya Diusung Partai Demokrat Maju Pilwalkot Tegal . 9 April 2020 . detiknews . 4 January 2018 . id-ID.
  3. News: Selisih 316 Suara, Pilkada Kota Tegal Diadili di MK . 9 April 2020 . KOMPAS.com . 25 July 2018 . id.
  4. News: Ded Yon-Jumadi Resmi Dilantik Jadi Wali Kota dan Wakil Wali Kota Tegal . 9 April 2020 . Bisnis.com . 23 March 2019 . id.
  5. News: Nashr . Jamal A . Tegal Lockdown karena Corona, Wali Kota: Tak Ditegur Mendagri . 9 April 2020 . Tempo . 3 April 2020 . id.
  6. News: Indonesia, in major shift, to allow lockdowns as coronavirus cases soar . 9 April 2020 . Reuters . 27 March 2020 . en.