Milis council ousts deputy mayor, mayor appoints Paolo Puddu as replacement

In a dramatic turn of events, the municipal council of Milis saw the removal of Deputy Mayor Maria Celeste Pinna, with Mayor Monica Ortu appointing budget assessor Paolo Puddu as her replacement. The decision was announced during a tense council session marked by accusations and controversy. Pinna, who was thanked for her three years of service, read a statement accusing the mayor of constant hostility, false accusations, and a lack of unity within the majority. She criticized the administration for focusing on new constructions while ignoring urgent needs like water infrastructure, tourism, and historical heritage, vowing to continue her work as a councilor. Mayor Ortu defended her decisions, stating they were shared and voted by the majority, and promised a detailed response at the next council meeting. Opposition councilor Franco Frongia noted the administration has lost two councilors and two assessors, leaving Ortu with a slim 7-13 majority for the remaining two years.