Controversial Proposals by Alonnisos Mayor Spark Council Meeting Conflict
The Mayor of Alonnisos sparked controversy during a municipal council meeting by proposing to close unprofitable social structures funded by the EU. Tensions flared as opposition leader Petros Vafinis criticized the mayor’s arrogance and the alleged suppression of council members’ responses. Proposed increases in municipal fees up to 200% and cuts to services like kindergartens raised further concerns about financial management, contrasting Vafinis’s tenure from 2011-2023, which saw no fee increases despite economic challenges.