San Felice del Benaco has a new administrative leader: Marzia Manovali has been elected by the citizens as mayor, bringing an end to the period of municipal oversight.1 Her victory in the recent municipal elections, leading the civic list “For San Felice,” marks a new chapter for the lakeside town.2
The Election Outcome and Voter Participation
After a year of oversight management, the voters of San Felice del Benaco have designated Marzia Manovali as their new mayor.3 The candidate from the civic list “For San Felice” garnered 816 votes, representing 47.92% of the valid votes. She surpassed Gianluigi Marsiletti, supported by “New Civic Commitment,” who received 32.06% of the votes, and Luca Serafini from the “For Passion” list, who achieved 20.02%.
Voter turnout was recorded at 59.15% of eligible voters, a significant decrease from the 68.52% seen in the 2024 elections, highlighting a decline in civic engagement.
The Profile of the New Mayor
Marzia Manovali, 62 years old, has extensive experience as an entrepreneur in the nautical sector, developed within her family business. Her commitment to public life in San Felice del Benaco includes serving as a city councilor with responsibilities for Culture and Tourism from 2009 to 2019. She currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Cominelli Foundation.
The Composition of the City Council
The majority in the new city council will be composed of representatives from the “For San Felice” list: Simona Robusti (who received 196 votes), Dario Lavelli (73), Lidia Fontana (31), Flavio D’Aietti (33), Giovanni Tonoli (50), Amadio Baccolo (45), Alessandro Ferrari (36), and Sergio Maffioletti (32).
On the opposition side will be Gianluigi Marsiletti, as the unsuccessful mayoral candidate from “New Civic Commitment,” along with Paolo Comini (52 votes) and Elisa Gaetarelli (50 votes). Completing the opposition will be Luca Serafini, the mayoral candidate from the “For Passion” list.
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