The longest Riga City Council meeting of this term has been held
The Riga City Council held its longest meeting of the current term, lasting over 20 hours and addressing crucial issues for residents.
On Thursday, February 26, the Riga City Council concluded its longest meeting of the current term, lasting more than 20 hours. The meeting commenced on Wednesday at 11 AM and included a break around 9 PM, resuming the following morning before wrapping up before 8 PM. During this marathon session, council members addressed a total of 102 agenda items that were significant to the residents of Riga.
Key topics discussed included the collection of rent for municipal apartments, the restructuring of the education network, and waste management. One of the most notable agenda items was the initiation of the process for listing the shares of SIA 'Rīgas namu pārvaldnieks' on the stock exchange. Interestingly, this crucial item was last on the agenda and did not invite any debate from the council members, with only a few questions being raised but no substantive discussion occurring.
In contrast, there was extensive discourse regarding financial support for Latvia's participation in the Venice Biennale of Art and the submission of reports by officials on their business trips. The lengthy meeting underscores the council's commitment to addressing significant issues while highlighting the diverse priorities of local governance in the capital of Latvia.