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São Paulo PT lawmakers set to back João Jorge for council president
São Paulo's PT councillors are preparing to back João Jorge for president of the city council.
The party is expected to confirm its decision at a meeting on Tuesday, November 10, ahead of the council leadership election on December 15.
Jorge has the backing of Mayor Ricardo Nunes, who is also a member of the MDB party.
In return for its support, the PT is expected to seek control of one of the council's subject committees.
The PT has eight councillors, the largest group in the council, and its support could leave the PSOL as the only opposition party without a place in Jorge's camp.
Jorge still needs to win over the PL's city leader, Isac Félix, who says the party should put forward its own candidate.
The council vote on December 15 will decide whether Jorge secures the presidency.
São Paulo city council’s PT caucus is expected to endorse João Jorge for council president at a meeting on Tuesday, November 10.
In return, the party is expected to seek control of one of the council’s thematic committees.
Jorge has the support of Mayor Ricardo Nunes and current council president Ricardo Teixeira.
PL city leader Isac Félix has said the party should field its own candidate, leaving Jorge with a key obstacle.
The council leadership election is scheduled for December 15.
- Who
- The PT caucus in São Paulo’s city council is expected to back João Jorge (MDB).
- What
- The caucus is expected to endorse Jorge’s candidacy for council president.
- When
- The endorsement is expected at a meeting on Tuesday, November 10. The election is scheduled for December 15.
- Where
- São Paulo’s city council.
- Why
- In return for its support, PT is expected to seek one of the council’s thematic committees.
PT caucus supporting João Jorge
PL leader Isac Félix
Council presidency
PT caucus supporting João Jorge
PT is expected to endorse Jorge’s candidacy.
PL leader Isac Félix
Félix has said PL should have its own candidate.
The PT caucus is expected to meet and formalize its support for Jorge.
The election for the council’s leadership is scheduled to take place.
- PT caucus
- 8 council members
- João Jorge
- MDB council member and current council vice-president
- Ricardo Nunes
- Mayor who supports Jorge
- Council leadership election
- December 15
- PL in São Paulo city council
- 7 council members