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Local elections were held in Cebu City on May 14, 2001, within the Philippine general election. Registered voters of the city elected candidates for the following elective local posts: mayor, vice mayor, district representatives, and eight councilors for each district. There are two legislative districts in the city.
Background
Mayoral
Tomas Osmeña was formerly the Mayor of Cebu City for 2 terms (1988 to 1995). He then endorsed the former Vice Mayor Alvin Garcia (also running for mayor) to run for mayor, then winning.