He died at the age of 49, after a serious illness discovered just a few months ago, the regional councilor of Tuscany Massimiliano Pescini of the Democratic Party.
Originally from Mercatale Val di Pesagraduated in modern literature, Pisces he completed a PhD period and then worked for a publishing house as an author, editor and proofreader.
Elected municipal councilor in San Casciano Val di Pesa in 1999was group leader of the Ulivo from 2002 to 2004. From 2004 to 2009 he was councilor for schools, environment and local public services.
Was coordinator of the conference of mayors of the Florentine and Sienese Chianti from 2010 to 2013 and responsible for Anci Tuscany for land registry and local taxation. From 2009 to 2019 it was mayor of the municipality of San Casciano.
He joined the PD secretariat in 2018 and was responsible for local authorities until December 2020, when he was appointed coordinator of the Tuscany PD secretariat.
In September 2020 he was elected to the Regional Council in the Firenze 2 constituency, a territory that includes Chianti, Mugello, Valdarno, Valdisieve, Fiesole and Vaglia. He held the role of deputy group leader of the Democratic Party in the Regional Council and as commissioner of the first commission and of the European Policies and International Relations Commission.
The president of the Tuscany Region expressed his condolences for the untimely death of Massimiliano Pescini. The President, in this moment of profound pain, remembers it as friend and companion in many political battles, as a figure of balance, dialogue, competence and determination in achieving the set objectives, but also so profoundly human as to try to involve everyone in the interest of the community.
“You left too quickly dear Massimiliano, friend and companion of so much commitment and many battles. – wrote the Governor of Tuscany on Facebook – Always the figure for us of balance, dialogue, competence and determination in achieving the objectives we set ourselves but so profoundly human as to try to involve everyone in the interest of the community. It is a moment of deep pain for me, the reaction I feel is “it’s not right”, with you one of the best people in sharing this commitment is leaving. I mourn a friend and traveling companion who I will miss dearly, may the earth be light on you Massi”.
Also the president of the Tuscany Regional Council expressed his condolences for the passing of the man in a long message on Facebook.friend and colleague Pescini: “Today I can’t find the words. I can’t find the strength. I feel empty, lost. It’s a fierce pain, a bite in the stomach. I love you, Massimiliano and God only because I will miss you and we will miss you in everything we will do and be. But I promise you, Massi, you will always be with me, with us. Everyday”.
