Asked about the changes in the functions of the staff, the mayor stated that Mello Araújo and the current secretary will work together, including on policies aimed at Cracolândia
The mayor of São Paulo, from MDB, chose to remain in charge of the Strategic Projects Secretariat, deciding that vice-mayor Ricardo de Mello Araújo, from PL, will not take on the role. Asked about the changes in the functions of the secretaries, Nunes stated that Mello Araújo and Ortega will work together, including in partnership with the State government for policies related to Cracolândia. Ortega was at the forefront of the initiative.
“It doesn’t change much. He will continue to coordinate strategic functions. With the strength of vice-mayor, he has better coordination with all departments”, said Nunes alongside the vice-mayor, who remained silent. In another move, Nunes announced the appointment of Luiz Fernando Machado, former mayor of Jundiaí, as executive secretary for Privatization and Partnerships. This change marks the third Secretariat that the PL assumes in the current administration, in addition to the Strategic Projects and Green and Environment portfolios.
Ricardo Nunes also announced and swore in the new executive secretaries and presidents of the city’s public companies for his next term. The Executive Secretariat for Priority Deliveries will be headed by Cibele Molina. The executive secretary of Mananciais, Maria Teresa Fedeli, will be maintained in her position.
In the area of agencies, the Public Services Regulatory Agency (SP Regula), focused on the municipal privatization plan, will continue with the current director, the lawyer and former Secretary of Culture of São Caetano, João Manoel da Costa Neto. The same occurs with the Development Agency (ADE Sampa), which will remain under the command of publicist Renan Vieira.
*Report produced with the help of AI and Estadão Conteúdo
Published by Fernando Dias
