Martini:”ever more evident conflicts of interest… place in doubt whether Luigi Brugnaro can be the legitimate representative of our city.”

We cannot help but be gravely concerned by the Mayor’s uses of public spaces. Surely the most recent case is his use of the Council Hall of Ca’ Farsetti for the presentation of the Umana Reyer players (a basketball team Brugnaro owns – ed. ). Needless to say that hall has long been denied to … More Martini:”ever more evident conflicts of interest… place in doubt whether Luigi Brugnaro can be the legitimate representative of our city.”

Mayor Brungaro goes to the court of UNESCO: Meeting in Paris on 23 January with Director General Irina Bokova

“The city will be saved only by the Venetians” – Luigi Brugnaro Venice Mayor Luigi Brugnaro will fly to Paris the 23rd of January as the guest of UNESCO.  There will not be technical tests but a genuine meeting in which the mayor will clarify the position of the city and the Administration regarding the … More Mayor Brungaro goes to the court of UNESCO: Meeting in Paris on 23 January with Director General Irina Bokova

No way to treat a guest (speaker). Commission President to Prof. Carrera: “There is no need for your advice.”

Dec. 7, 2016 “If you think you know what must be done, then run in the elections, get elected Mayor, then you can do as you wish.” – Giorgia Pea, Atty. and Commission President Prof. Fabio Carrera’s presentation to the City on the management of tourism and security, as reported just yesterday, was seemingly met … More No way to treat a guest (speaker). Commission President to Prof. Carrera: “There is no need for your advice.”

“Our actions will be visible and modifiable if we make mistakes.” A look at Luigi Brugnaro’s first comments to Venice.

In light of the recent fast tracking of the Marittima project, followed quickly by a ‘Pact for Venice’ that includes money for increasing tourism and excavating canals, without addressing or even mentioning the many of the pressing issues  for the citizens of Venice, it seemed a good time to go back to what Mayor Luigi … More “Our actions will be visible and modifiable if we make mistakes.” A look at Luigi Brugnaro’s first comments to Venice.

Hotels and Parking Decks for Venice: Marittima Project gets a push from City Council over opposition

Nov. 25, 2016 The Marittima Project proposed for Venice calls for the construction of hotels and a 2300 space multilevel parking garage to be built in a space adjacent to the S. Lucia train station and Piazzale Roma. An artist’s rendering shows just how little this project looks like Venice. Italia Nostra makes the case … More Hotels and Parking Decks for Venice: Marittima Project gets a push from City Council over opposition

Venice Educators and Teachers March Against Mayor Brugnaro

Almost five hours of marching that went from the station at Santa Lucia and reached Campo Manin and the gates of Ca’ Farsetti: the morning of Nov. 15 from 8:30 to 1:00, Venice was crossed by yet another colorful and noisy demonstration of teachers and educators from nursery schools and kindergartens, furious with the polices … More Venice Educators and Teachers March Against Mayor Brugnaro

Mayor of Venice Luigi Brugnaro thanks Generazione 90: “Next time I’ll be at the head of the procession.”

Mayor of Venice Luigi Brugnaro attended a meeting on 9/14/2016 at which he reviewed the work and challenges of the past year. “Administering this city is extremely complex, but we have great commitment to confront the many questions in play, and the results are beginning to be seen.” Brugnaro went on to call for unity: … More Mayor of Venice Luigi Brugnaro thanks Generazione 90: “Next time I’ll be at the head of the procession.”