Avellino, Commissioner Arrives After Suspension of City Council

Extraordinary Commissioner appointed following the suspension of the Avellino City Council

The news of the arrival of a commissioner extraordinary for the city of Avellino follows the recent scandal that led to the resignation of the former mayor, Gianluca Festa. All this has led Paola Spena, prefect Avellino, to suspend the operations of the City Council.

Prefect Paolo d'Attilio appointed as provisional administrator

Please note that Prefect Paolo d'Attilio has been appointed as Prefectural Commissioner for the temporary administration of the Municipality of Avellino. This is a vital step that will follow the pending dissolution procedure, originating from the definitive and irrevocable resignation submitted by Mayor Festa. The Commissioner is expected to take up his new role in the next few hours.

Corruption investigation involves former mayor Gianluca Festa

It is important to note that the former mayor of Avellino is one of the main subjects involved in the investigation regarding a criminal association aimed at corruption. This same investigation has already led to the resignation of Diego Guerriero, city councilor, and Filomena Smiraglia, city manager, in the previous days.