On Tuesday morning, mayor Francisco Azcué formally opened the joint committee meeting of the Chamber of Deputies at the Concordia Convention Center. Azcué underscored the importance of the debate, given that “it has to do with, nothing more and nothing less, raising the democratic quality of our province, putting an end to certain unclear, non-transparent practices to which those who have governed us have subjected us.”
On this occasion, for the first time in the institution's history, a working committee moved to another location in the province to carry out its work.
Azcué participated in the opening both in his role as mayor of the host city and as president of the Forum of Mayors of Juntos por Entre Ríos.
In addition, Deputy Marcelo López, president of the General Legislation Committee, and Deputy Gabriela Lena, president of the Constitutional Affairs, Impeachment, and Petitions, Powers and Regulations Committee, took the floor.
Among the speakers were the Secretary of Communication and Press, Sergio Kneeteman, and the president of the League of Vecinalista Mayors, José Luis Walser.
PRIDE AND PROGRESS
The mayor of Concordia welcomed the other municipal leaders, officials, and legislators. He highlighted the presence “of our vice mayor and councilors because everyone is aligned and convinced of the importance of carrying out this transformation and this reform process.”
“That Concordia was chosen as the first city in history for a committee to leave the provincial legislature truly fills us with pride,” he added.
Furthermore, the municipal leader expressed his “pride in being part of this front and this political project led by our governor, Rogelio Frigerio, who has once again demonstrated that he keeps his word,” recalling the last ruling party electoral platform, when “the idea of advancing a reform and a modification in voting methods, specifically regarding the single ballot, was made available to the people of Entre Ríos.” Shortly after “having taken office, in a context of great difficulty, the governor is carrying it forward,” highlighted the mayor of Concordia.
Azcué underscored the importance of the debate, given that “it has to do with, nothing more and nothing less, raising the democratic quality of our province, putting an end to certain unclear, non-transparent practices to which those who have governed us have subjected us.”
The municipal leader focused on “the enormous challenge we have, which is to show society that we can really be better, that they can trust us, that we can carry out transformations, that we are servants, and that we do not like shady things.”
OPEN DEBATE
Deputy Gabriela Lena recalled that administrative case file 27.439, Draft Law: Electoral Code of the Province of Entre Ríos, was sent by the Entre Ríos Executive Branch and that “prior to being entered into the Chamber of Deputies, it was worked on with all political parties and universities.”
“We are now opening the debate, not only to discuss it with political parties, mayors, and universities, but also with civil society, with anyone who wants to say something regarding this reform,” added the legislator.
In that context, she thanked “Mayor Azcué, who is the local host and who chairs the Forum of Mayors of Juntos por Entre Ríos, for the opportunity.”
For his part, Deputy Marcelo López pointed out that this is “a comprehensive reform, not only of the electoral law, but also of other regulations such as the Political Parties Law, and progress is being made on the financing of political campaigns.”
The legislator from Concordia also insisted that “Governor Frigerio has made the decision to fulfill a campaign promise and has advanced in the drafting of this project.” And he promised to continue on the path of “an open discussion, receiving concerns, receiving proposals, and obviously capturing all those proposals that we believe improve the project.”
ATTENDEES
In addition to those mentioned, the meeting was attended by the vice mayor of Concordia, Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, councilors from the different blocs of Concordia and Chajarí, the mayor of Villa del Rosario, Vanina Perini, and the mayor of Los Charrúas, Andrea Imoberdorff; among others.
On this occasion, for the first time in the institution's history, a working committee moved to another location in the province to carry out its work.
Azcué participated in the opening both in his role as mayor of the host city and as president of the Forum of Mayors of Juntos por Entre Ríos.
In addition, Deputy Marcelo López, president of the General Legislation Committee, and Deputy Gabriela Lena, president of the Constitutional Affairs, Impeachment, and Petitions, Powers and Regulations Committee, took the floor.
Among the speakers were the Secretary of Communication and Press, Sergio Kneeteman, and the president of the League of Vecinalista Mayors, José Luis Walser.
PRIDE AND PROGRESS
The mayor of Concordia welcomed the other municipal leaders, officials, and legislators. He highlighted the presence “of our vice mayor and councilors because everyone is aligned and convinced of the importance of carrying out this transformation and this reform process.”
“That Concordia was chosen as the first city in history for a committee to leave the provincial legislature truly fills us with pride,” he added.
Furthermore, the municipal leader expressed his “pride in being part of this front and this political project led by our governor, Rogelio Frigerio, who has once again demonstrated that he keeps his word,” recalling the last ruling party electoral platform, when “the idea of advancing a reform and a modification in voting methods, specifically regarding the single ballot, was made available to the people of Entre Ríos.” Shortly after “having taken office, in a context of great difficulty, the governor is carrying it forward,” highlighted the mayor of Concordia.
Azcué underscored the importance of the debate, given that “it has to do with, nothing more and nothing less, raising the democratic quality of our province, putting an end to certain unclear, non-transparent practices to which those who have governed us have subjected us.”
The municipal leader focused on “the enormous challenge we have, which is to show society that we can really be better, that they can trust us, that we can carry out transformations, that we are servants, and that we do not like shady things.”
OPEN DEBATE
Deputy Gabriela Lena recalled that administrative case file 27.439, Draft Law: Electoral Code of the Province of Entre Ríos, was sent by the Entre Ríos Executive Branch and that “prior to being entered into the Chamber of Deputies, it was worked on with all political parties and universities.”
“We are now opening the debate, not only to discuss it with political parties, mayors, and universities, but also with civil society, with anyone who wants to say something regarding this reform,” added the legislator.
In that context, she thanked “Mayor Azcué, who is the local host and who chairs the Forum of Mayors of Juntos por Entre Ríos, for the opportunity.”
For his part, Deputy Marcelo López pointed out that this is “a comprehensive reform, not only of the electoral law, but also of other regulations such as the Political Parties Law, and progress is being made on the financing of political campaigns.”
The legislator from Concordia also insisted that “Governor Frigerio has made the decision to fulfill a campaign promise and has advanced in the drafting of this project.” And he promised to continue on the path of “an open discussion, receiving concerns, receiving proposals, and obviously capturing all those proposals that we believe improve the project.”
ATTENDEES
In addition to those mentioned, the meeting was attended by the vice mayor of Concordia, Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, councilors from the different blocs of Concordia and Chajarí, the mayor of Villa del Rosario, Vanina Perini, and the mayor of Los Charrúas, Andrea Imoberdorff; among others.