The Sorocaba City Council is considering a project that will create additional commissioned positions for councilors at a projected cost of R$ 17 million over three years.
The Sorocaba City Council in São Paulo is set to deliberate on a resolution project that proposes the creation of new commissioned positions for councilors. Each councilor would be entitled to hire an additional assistant with a monthly salary nearing R$ 12,000, comprising base salary and educational bonuses. Financial studies estimate that the total monthly cost per assistant will reach approximately R$ 14,600, factoring in social security contributions and meal allowances.
The proposal could have significant budgetary implications for Sorocaba, with an estimated impact of nearly R$ 5 million by the year 2026 due to the addition of 25 new assistants. Overall, financial projections suggest that the cumulative cost of these positions over three years will exceed R$ 16.6 million, raising concerns over fiscal prudence within the local government. This initiative reflects a historical trend where the number of assistants per councilor has previously fluctuated; in 2017, the count was reduced from six to the current number.
As the city council prepares to discuss this proposal in an extraordinary session, it raises important questions about resource allocation and governance efficiency in local politics, especially in light of Brazil's broader economic challenges.
