«We expect decisive challenges for the future of Iglesias, not for another 5 years, but for the next 40». Mauro Usai lifts his reservations and formalizes his intention to lead the centre-left coalition in the next municipal elections.
Were you kept waiting, thanks to the rumors of a descent into the field at the Regionals?
«Let's not joke, I have an agreement with the city and I have always preferred to be the captain of my favorite team rather than the center forward of Real Madrid. Being the mayor of Iglesias is the most prestigious role I could hope to fill. I want to build a family here, give hope of being able to return to all those kids forced to emigrate".
What was the most important result?
«I summarize with the final effect resulting from what has been built so far, that is to be able to make the people of Iglesias rediscover the pride of feeling part of the city»
A sense of belonging that for some has translated into isolation.
«A dynamic daughter of the defense for the right to health. If opposing the closure of the emergency room means raising the walls, I will continue, forcefully claiming what is ours, we have lost too many services in recent years. And then with the large tourist flow registered, we are far from isolated ».
At the polls he will face Giuseppe Pes.
«He is the cardiologist of excellence for everyone and he was the one who in 2018 expressed the political direction of the UDC in support of my candidacy. In the political arena he will have to contend with history and Pes is not an unsuspecting passerby. Iglesias is not a bus where you get on and off for convenience, it deserves constant attention and not an attempt to caress it every 10 years".
They accuse her of squandering money.
«This worries me, because it means that I am dealing with people who want to do politics and are instead completely out of touch with reality. We leave a budget full of cash, with tax cuts and boosted services."
Mahmood's concert is still being talked about.
«It was paid by intercepting a loan at Christmas. Anyone who argues should know that a mayor who wants to get results doesn't go on vacation, he can't close the clinic for the holidays.
What are the prospects for the possible next mandate?
«What has been done is only the tip of the iceberg, I know the potential of the city. The Region itself promotes itself with images of Iglesias in the window. The secret was to act with equal determination on small and large works».
What stage are the lists at?
"We're almost done, coalition strengthening is underway."
The best memory?
"It's a play on words, but I remember not remembering a single day, including holidays, that hasn't been dedicated to working for the city."
Adrian Secci
