
Jozef Šimko
Profile
Jozef Šimko is a Slovak politician currently serving as the Mayor of Rimavská Sobota, a position he has held since 2010. A former member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic (2020–2024), he previously served as a member of the Banská Bystrica Regional Council. Throughout his career, Šimko has been associated with various political entities, including the Movement for Democracy and the People's Party Our Slovakia (ĽSNS), before becoming an independent politician. He is a former law enforcement official and holds a doctorate in law. His tenure as mayor has been marked by both local development initiatives and significant public controversy regarding municipal management, transparency, and his handling of local cultural and social issues.
Details
- Born
- 1951-01-22 · 75 years old
- Birth place
- Rimavská Sobota, Slovakia
- Education
- Officer School of Public Security, Faculty of Investigation of the Public Security (Bratislava)
- Career
- Law enforcement officer, Head of the District Office in Rimavská Sobota


