The mayor of Sirmione, Luisa Lavelli, and the deputy mayor, Maurizio Ferrari, have sparked controversy by choosing to take their holidays simultaneously during the peak tourist season. Administrative responsibilities have been temporarily delegated to the Tourism Councillor, Riccardo Genovesi. The minority council group “Together for Sirmione” has criticized this decision, labeling it irresponsible and asserting that the presence of local authorities is essential for managing the influx of tourists.
This controversy occurs within an already tense political context, with the minority awaiting a ruling from the Regional Administrative Court regarding alleged irregularities in the municipal elections that resulted in Lavelli’s victory. In response to the criticism, the mayor defended her decision, emphasizing the importance of delegating responsibilities to Genovesi and urging a focus on constructive proposals rather than on unfounded controversies.
