The mayor of Naples Gaetano Manfredi was unanimously elected president of Anci, the national association of municipalities. The election during the National Council underway in Turin.
«The unanimous election of Gaetano Manfredi as president of the National Association of Italian Municipalities constitutes a politically extraordinary and historically exceptional moment, not only for the Municipality of Naples but for the entire city of Naples. Our mayor, and we with him, receive a clear and strong attestation of the goodness of our administrative action.” Thus in a note Gennaro Acampora, group leader for the Democratic Party in the Naples city council.
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«For the first time since 1901, the year of his birth, it had never happened that this honor fell to the mayor of the most important metropolis in the South – adds Acampora – Together with Gaetano Manfredi, in these three years, we have managed to build a model of concrete, effective government, which with this vote is recognized at a national level for its ability to decide, have an impact but above all to create a synthesis, among a thousand difficulties and very heavy legacies of the past”.
Acampora also expresses «the pride of being the group leader in the city council of the main party of his majority, of a Democratic Party that in recent months more than any other has fought for this day to arrive. Our commitment, from today, from the council desks and in our neighborhoods, will have to be even more relentless to support him, to support him, to accompany him on a path that can give even more prestige and centrality to our city.”
How will Mayor Gaetano Manfredi’s election as president of ANCI influence urban development and governance in Naples and southern Italy?
World-Today News: Good afternoon, thank you for joining us today. We are here with Gennaro Acampora, Group Leader for the Democratic Party in the Naples City Council and Luca Caracciolo, President of the Society for Southern Studies. This afternoon, we want to discuss the recent unanimous election of Naples’ Mayor Gaetano Manfredi as president of ANCI, the national association of municipalities. Gennaro, let’s begin with you. Can you tell us what this election means for the city of Naples and the southern region of Italy as a whole?
Gennaro Acampora: The election of Mayor Manfredi signifies an extraordinary political moment for the city of Naples and the entire southern region. This unprecedented recognition of the goodness of our administrative actions on a national level is not only politically significant, but it also validates our hard work over the past three years to build a model of governance that addresses the numerous challenges we face in Naples. It is a testament to the effectiveness of our city’s leadership and the ability to create lasting solutions to long-standing problems.
World-Today News: That’s very interesting, Luca. As President of the Society for Southern Studies, how do you see this election impacting the development of southern Italy?
Luca Caracciolo: I believe this is a historical moment for the south of Italy. For far too long, southern cities have been overlooked and underfunded by the central government. The election of Mayor Manfredi as ANCI president sends a strong message that southern Italy has the capacity to lead and contribute to the country’s progress. It is an acknowledgment of the talent, creativity, and resilience of our people and our cities. With Naples at the forefront, we can now work together with other municipalities to advocate for resources and support to address the unique challenges faced by our region.
World-Today News: Absolutely. Gennaro, can you expand on the role you see Mayor Manfredi playing in promoting southern Italy’s interests at the national level?
Gennaro Acampora: Well, as Group Leader for the Democratic Party in the Naples City Council, I’m confident that Mayor Manfredi will be a strong advocate for the south during his tenure
