Concordia advances in civic education and highlights the invaluable legacy of historian Rosa María Reissenweber.
The Concordia Deliberative Council held its 17th Ordinary Sessionthis Thursday, July 31st, a day marked by fundamental debates for the city's future. Under the presidency of the vice-mayor Lic. Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, the twelve councilors present, along with the justified absence of councilor Lic. Verónica del Boca, addressed an extensive agenda that included the approval of important projects, the receipt of requests for reports, and an emotional tribute. Students from Colegio Los Naranjos accompanied the session, providing a framework of educational and civic training.
The Municipal Financial and Tax Education Program is born
One of the pillars of the session was the approval of the "Municipal Financial and Tax Education Program" (ProMEFyT), a key initiative promoted by councilor Prof. Mauricio Rey. This program, aimed at fifth and sixth-year students of public and private secondary schools, seeks to generate greater awareness regarding civic responsibility in the economic and tax spheres.
Vice-mayor Reta de Urquiza highlighted the relevance of this proposal, worked on in conjunction with the Undersecretariat of Culture and Education and the General Council of Education of the province. "The culture that we have rights has always been instilled, but not the obligations," she noted. She emphasized that to "provide quality services we need to be able to finance them, and that arises from the responsibility of each resident to pay their municipal taxes," seeking to train future conscious taxpayers.
Transparency in Debate: Requests for reports on the radio and hiring
The session also gave space to the opposition with the entry of two requests for reports, to which the ruling party presented no objections, reaffirming the commitment to transparency.
The first request, presented by the Justicialist bloc, relates to the safekeeping, inventory, and valuation of the assets of the dissolved C.A.R.P. (Radio Ciudadana). Reta de Urquiza clarified that the former radio station depended on the Secretariat of Government and that an inventory has already been carried out. "There is no problem with the Executive reporting on it, which is why it has been supported by all blocs," she assured.
The second request, entered on the table and with unanimous support, requested the Executive Department for the list of public officials who are paid under Code 600, with details of their items. This situation refers to retired persons who, by regulation, could not resume a position. The vice-mayor stated that the municipality "also has no problem responding to this," since "there are people who retired at a very early age and who are very valuable to the municipality, and they are not incompatible." She committed to publicly reporting "who they are and what their situation is."
Concordia celebrates its history: "Rosa María Reissenweber is an Illustrious Resident"
One of the most emotional moments of the day was the declaration of Professor Rosa María Reissenweber as an Illustrious Resident of Concordia, an initiative proposed by councilor Claudia Villalba. Councilors from all blocs, such as Satalía Méndez, highlighted the "human quality and invaluable trajectory" of the historian, teacher, writer, and researcher.
"Her dedication in the pages of Concordia bears her name," the councilors pointed out, recognizing her work in the description and rescue of local history. "There are not many writers who do so and describe the history of the city, I hope she continues writing much more," they expressed. Professor Reissenweber's contribution was described as "invaluable" for the city, especially in view of its next 200 years of history, since her work, often in conjunction with Professor Heriberto María Pezzarini, has allowed "many of those historical facts not to have been recognized as they really are now."
Prof. Paulo Tisocco closed the tribute with heartfelt words, thanking Reissenweber for her work and her ability to "interpret other times and other spaces with calm," highlighting her legacy in the recovery of the history of Salto Grande. The Professor, with her "restless soul and hunger for self-cultivation," was praised as a "teacher at heart and friend" who has marked generations.
A Session with a Broad Agenda: Approved Projects and Calls
In total, forty-four administrative case files entered the session, most of which were discussed and approved. In addition to the highlighted points, the following were approved unanimously:
Likewise, the call for a meeting for the was unanimously approved, next Monday, August 4th, linked to a request from residents of Villa Zorraquín who are asking that Peru Street not become an arterial road.
The 17th Ordinary Session of the Deliberative Council concluded with a balance that reaffirms the administration's commitment to civic education, transparency in public management, and the appreciation of the historical and cultural legacy of Concordia.
The Concordia Deliberative Council held its 17th Ordinary Sessionthis Thursday, July 31st, a day marked by fundamental debates for the city's future. Under the presidency of the vice-mayor Lic. Magdalena Reta de Urquiza, the twelve councilors present, along with the justified absence of councilor Lic. Verónica del Boca, addressed an extensive agenda that included the approval of important projects, the receipt of requests for reports, and an emotional tribute. Students from Colegio Los Naranjos accompanied the session, providing a framework of educational and civic training.
The Municipal Financial and Tax Education Program is born
One of the pillars of the session was the approval of the "Municipal Financial and Tax Education Program" (ProMEFyT), a key initiative promoted by councilor Prof. Mauricio Rey. This program, aimed at fifth and sixth-year students of public and private secondary schools, seeks to generate greater awareness regarding civic responsibility in the economic and tax spheres.
Vice-mayor Reta de Urquiza highlighted the relevance of this proposal, worked on in conjunction with the Undersecretariat of Culture and Education and the General Council of Education of the province. "The culture that we have rights has always been instilled, but not the obligations," she noted. She emphasized that to "provide quality services we need to be able to finance them, and that arises from the responsibility of each resident to pay their municipal taxes," seeking to train future conscious taxpayers.
Transparency in Debate: Requests for reports on the radio and hiring
The session also gave space to the opposition with the entry of two requests for reports, to which the ruling party presented no objections, reaffirming the commitment to transparency.
The first request, presented by the Justicialist bloc, relates to the safekeeping, inventory, and valuation of the assets of the dissolved C.A.R.P. (Radio Ciudadana). Reta de Urquiza clarified that the former radio station depended on the Secretariat of Government and that an inventory has already been carried out. "There is no problem with the Executive reporting on it, which is why it has been supported by all blocs," she assured.
The second request, entered on the table and with unanimous support, requested the Executive Department for the list of public officials who are paid under Code 600, with details of their items. This situation refers to retired persons who, by regulation, could not resume a position. The vice-mayor stated that the municipality "also has no problem responding to this," since "there are people who retired at a very early age and who are very valuable to the municipality, and they are not incompatible." She committed to publicly reporting "who they are and what their situation is."
Concordia celebrates its history: "Rosa María Reissenweber is an Illustrious Resident"
One of the most emotional moments of the day was the declaration of Professor Rosa María Reissenweber as an Illustrious Resident of Concordia, an initiative proposed by councilor Claudia Villalba. Councilors from all blocs, such as Satalía Méndez, highlighted the "human quality and invaluable trajectory" of the historian, teacher, writer, and researcher.
"Her dedication in the pages of Concordia bears her name," the councilors pointed out, recognizing her work in the description and rescue of local history. "There are not many writers who do so and describe the history of the city, I hope she continues writing much more," they expressed. Professor Reissenweber's contribution was described as "invaluable" for the city, especially in view of its next 200 years of history, since her work, often in conjunction with Professor Heriberto María Pezzarini, has allowed "many of those historical facts not to have been recognized as they really are now."
Prof. Paulo Tisocco closed the tribute with heartfelt words, thanking Reissenweber for her work and her ability to "interpret other times and other spaces with calm," highlighting her legacy in the recovery of the history of Salto Grande. The Professor, with her "restless soul and hunger for self-cultivation," was praised as a "teacher at heart and friend" who has marked generations.
A Session with a Broad Agenda: Approved Projects and Calls
In total, forty-four administrative case files entered the session, most of which were discussed and approved. In addition to the highlighted points, the following were approved unanimously:
- Declaration of Municipal Interest for all events organized by ECU within the framework of the 2025 Student Festival.
- Declaration of Municipal Interest of The Show “Soda Stereo Electro Sinfónico Coral” and the exemption of the Municipal tax on Public Spectacles for the event, which will take place on August 2nd at the Teatro Odeón.
- Declaration of Municipal and Socio-Cultural Interest the San Cayetano Patronal Festival, which runs until August 7th.
- Declaration of Municipal, Educational, and Cultural Interest the "3rd Entre Ríos Book Fair", to be held on August 6th, 7th, and 8th at the UTN with free admission.
- Adherence to the declaration of Communal, Cultural, and Tourist Interest of the Estación Yeruá Commune in recognition of the “Viejo Almacén Sauer”.
- Declaration of Cultural and Educational Interest the "2025 International Cycle of Shared Dialogues Edition", a virtual and free proposal.
Likewise, the call for a meeting for the was unanimously approved, next Monday, August 4th, linked to a request from residents of Villa Zorraquín who are asking that Peru Street not become an arterial road.
The 17th Ordinary Session of the Deliberative Council concluded with a balance that reaffirms the administration's commitment to civic education, transparency in public management, and the appreciation of the historical and cultural legacy of Concordia.
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