In his inauguration speech, Edivaldo announces spending cuts.
The mayor of São Luís, Edivaldo Holanda Júnior (PDT), announced a reduction in expenses during the working hours of the city hall, secretariats, and agencies; the head of the municipal executive said he will cut costs by reducing the number of secretariats; "The signing of new contracts for the rental of properties and vehicles that imply new expenses will be suspended. Secretariats and agencies must immediately adopt measures to reduce spending on water and electricity by 30%, on rented vehicles by 50%, and on mobile phone bills by 10%. Paid leave for personal reasons will be suspended," the mayor informed.
Maranhao 247 - The mayor of São Luís, Edivaldo Holanda Júnior (PDT), announced, this Sunday (1), the reduction of expenses during working hours at the city hall, secretariat and agencies. The head of the municipal executive said that he will cut costs by reducing the number of secretariats.
"To continue maintaining investments in the city, we must continue managing São Luís rationally. The signing of new contracts for the rental of properties and vehicles that imply new expenses will be suspended. Secretariats and agencies must immediately adopt measures to reduce spending on water and electricity by 30%, on leased vehicles by 50%, and on mobile phone bills by 10%. Paid leave for personal reasons will be suspended," the mayor informed.
"We will simplify the organizational structure by merging departments and agencies. On the other hand, we will seek to expand partnerships with state and federal governments and the private sector to carry out improvements in the city, prioritizing health, education, job and income generation, infrastructure, and social assistance," he added.
Vice-mayor Júlio Pinheiro (PCdoB) and the 31 councilors and their alternates were sworn in this Sunday morning (1st), in the Alberto Abdala auditorium, at Fiema, in the capital of Maranhão.