At a crucial moment for Salerno, Vincenzo De Luca is making his voice heard again, his tone seemingly anticipating an election campaign, drawing attention to issues of safety and urban decorum, while the outgoing mayor leaves a void to be filled.
Without officially announcing his candidacy, but with a tone and content that closely resembles an election campaign, Vincenzo De Luca returns to the topic of Salerno, and he does so on the very day of Mayor Vincenzo Napoli's resignation.
During his usual Friday Facebook Live, the former president of the Campania region—and former mayor of the city—addresses the issue of security head-on, outlining what appears to be a solid platform.
"I'm visiting my city, Salerno," De Luca begins, before sounding the alarm about a situation he describes as out of control, especially along the waterfront. "Early in the morning, we find gangs of non-EU citizens on the benches, drunk and high on drugs, busy dealing and using. They're scary," he states, emphasizing the difficulty law enforcement has in responding to incidents of degradation and violence.
Hence the proposal to strengthen nighttime patrols, especially in nightlife areas, through "specialized patrols" and "special law enforcement units," including the involvement of the Municipal Police. De Luca proposes financial incentives, "an extra €300-400," for officers willing to cooperate in enforcement and repression efforts. "We need tough action against those who walk around with knives in their pockets," he emphasizes.
His speech also included references to urban decorum and respect for the rules. The former governor described an abandoned appliance on a downtown sidewalk, left—according to him—by a shopkeeper who then fled. "We're checking with security cameras to identify and fine him," he announced, linking the incident to a broader commitment that intertwines safety, the environment, and civilized social relations.
The final message is peremptory and echoes the style that has characterized his mayoral terms: "We must explain to everyone that recess is ending. It's over. We'd better start acting like civilized and responsible people." Words that, for many observers, already sound like the beginning of a new electoral battle ahead of next spring.
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Safety is a very important issue for our city, but there are other issues that shouldn't be overlooked, such as traffic and pollution. We hope there's a real commitment from those in government.