The mayors will decide on the presidency of EGAS, a resolution to the revenue dispute is imminent, and the Regional Council staff, who had been predicted to face funding cuts, "will have nothing to worry about." Finally, "the next Agriculture Councilor will be Francesco Agus," who will likely be appointed after the Finance Bill is approved.
Water and Municipalities
This emerged from the majority summit with the secretaries of Campo largo convened by Alessandra Todde at Villa Devoto and concluded a short while ago.
The issue of the entity that controls Abbanoa was the most tangled, with the Democratic Party ready to do battle if the incumbent Fabio Albieri (close to the center-right) supported by the governor were elected. "EGAS is an entity owned by the mayors and the Region, and it's right to give the mayors the opportunity to express their views," Todde stated. She expressed herself clearly on Albieri, but "it's important to ensure that that body then selects the president, the final name. Therefore, the important thing is that there is an agreement."
The Democratic Party and Egas
In yesterday's election, Albieri failed to win because he didn't secure an absolute majority of votes. The Democratic Party and the Progressives failed to secure a majority. At the end of the meeting, Democratic Party secretary Silvio Lai said today that "one thing is clear: we must grant mayors significant autonomy in decision-making. Positions that seemed distant are now closer, and in the next few hours we will find a shared solution."
Times for agriculture
On Agriculture, Todde clarified only that it's a matter of timing: "I'm not keen on being the interim Agriculture Councillor. I believe Francesco Agus should take over this role as soon as possible."
Local Health Authority, Revenue and Groups
The regional president also confirmed that the goal for the general directors of the local health authorities and the Finance Department is to close before December 31st. Regarding the Revenue dispute: "I have a good feeling, an agreement will be reached soon." Finally, regarding funding for group collaborators: "I have a meeting right now with President Piero Comandini. What had been planned, also for regional budgetary reasons, was to cover eight months of funding for 2026, instead of twelve. Now, by working closely with my secretary general and the Department of General Affairs, we've managed to find a solution. I believe the regional councilors have nothing to worry about."