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Axel Grael | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Niterói | |
| Assumed office 1 January 2021 | |
| Vice-mayor | Paulo Bagueira |
| Preceded by | Rodrigo Neves |
| Secretary of Planning of Niterói | |
| In office 1 January 2017 – 2 June 2020 | |
| Vice-mayor of Niterói | |
| In office 1 January 2013 – 31 December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | José Vicente Filho |
| Succeeded by | Comte Bittencourt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Axel Schmidt Grael 22 July 1958 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Political party | PV (1988–2020) PDT (2020–present) |
Axel Schmidt Grael (born 22 July 1958) is a Brazilian forester, environmentalist, sailor, and politician who has been the mayor of the city of Niterói since 2021. He is currently affiliated with the Democratic Labour Party (PDT). He had previously served as, among other positions, secretary of planning and vice-mayor. He comes from a prominent family of sailors, including his brothers Torben and Lars Grael, and his nephew and niece Marco and Martine Grael.