This was written today by Pierluigi Smaldone, candidate for mayor in the coalition led by the list Power Returns : “This morning I met Vincenzo Telesca to whom I, first of all, congratulated him on the result achieved. Francesco Giuzio was also with us. Telesca reiterated his desire to recompose the progressive camp. Our response, however, is that there can be no recomposition except with a clear similarity on the ballot paper. The reasons: Citizens need to know who they are going to vote for. It is a gesture of civility towards them; Our political history, our coalition, our candidates, our voters deserve respect. Over 6,600 preferences cannot fail to be represented in the city council; To carry forward the programmatic points that we have developed in recent months, serious and authoritative interpreters are needed. If Telesca were to accept our proposal and win the elections, I can guarantee you that we will be the sentinels of good municipal government both in the council and in the council. With our candidacy we have decided to take a path and we will certainly not change it now that we are decisive. We are not going back an inch.”
Well, now we need to explain what “we will not retreat a millimeter” means. From what and from whom? Meanwhile, both Smaldone and Giuzio ask for clarification on the sale of properties between Telesca and the Municipality of Potenza. In addition, they should check another matter regarding the building purchased by Telesca, the one behind the statue of San Gerardo: are the adaptation and renovation works regular? We are certain that they are, but it would be the case that the probable “matches” in the second round also make sure of this.
We would also like both Smaldone and Giuzio to make sure that behind the scenes of appearances there are not the usual directors of films on city management. Those who maneuvered before and during the Guarente administration. Here, a guarantee would be a council in which the most delicate and “heavy” delegations were attributed to the relatives Smaldone and Giuzio. Otherwise, crash by crash, anything can happen. The right and its supporters could play the card of an authoritative council, to be presented to the voters in the run-off campaign. A council of prestigious men and women to act as nanny to the inadequate Fanelli and to convince the undecided. The problem for Telesca, and not only, remains the resistance of those who would remain outside the Council. And considering the appetites, the question is serious.
However, it would be better to avoid “blood” relationships. Compromises can corrode the integrity of people and the hope they represent. If it goes wrong, all dreams for the city will die. And these days hopes and dreams are an asset to be safeguarded. Take your steps and open your eyes to the future. The middle path is not always the best.
