Venice Mayor Simone Venturini Presents New City Council with Focus on Development and Culture

Venice's new mayor, Simone Venturini, has unveiled his city council, a team of 10 councilors and 4 delegates tasked with steering the city's future. Venturini emphasized that the administration reflects the citizens' mandate, incorporating three councilors under the age of 40 alongside more experienced members. The council's focus will be on urban development and revitalization, alongside social initiatives. Venturini himself will oversee critical areas including the port, international relations, EU policies, and major city strategies. The new administration aims to attract new investors and push for the reindustrialization of Porto Marghera. Among the appointed councilors are Francesca Zaccariotto, who will serve as deputy mayor with responsibilities for integrated urban security, local police, public space quality, and EU affairs. Silvia Peruzzo Megetto will handle sports and tourism, while Michele Zuin takes on budget, local public transport, and water mobility. Riccardo Brunello is assigned public works, and Ermelinda Damiano will focus on social cohesion, youth policies, and housing. Paolino d’Anna will manage personnel and civil protection, Alessandro Scarpa Marta will oversee fishing and agriculture, Sebastiano Costalonga will lead commerce, and Paolo Romor will combine portfolios for urban planning, culture, private construction, and the environment. Venturini explained the decision to merge urban planning and culture portfolios as a "Renaissance" approach, arguing that a city is built not only physically but also through its cultural identity. A new delegation for "Street Art" has also been introduced.

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This is a team that is born strong based on the mandate of the citizens who expressed preferences that I wanted to value, also with three councilors under 40 and the others with more experience. The focus will be on the development and redevelopment of the city, but also on the social aspect.