In Saponara, the motion of no confidence in mayor Giuseppe Merlino was approved in the Chamber, causing him to lose his office. Eight councilors, including president Maria Spidalieri, have just passed the announced motion of no confidence presented by councilors Santo Venuto, Adriana Cannistraci, Emiliano Naborre, Cosimo Bertino, Nicola Bertino, Cinzia Ferlenda and Nicola Puglisi. The recent political frictions have culminated in recent days with the signing and deposition of the motion of no confidence in the mayor presented by the council groups “Together for a Common Future” and “Let’s Rise Up Saponara”. An act deemed necessary by them.
Giuseppe Merlino was elected mayor on 12 June 2022.