PT caucus negotiates support for João Jorge's candidacy for São Paulo City Council presidency
“PT negocia apoio a aliado de Nunes para presid�ncia da C�mara de SP”
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The Workers' Party (PT) caucus in the São Paulo City Council is scheduled to formalize its support for councilor João Jorge (MDB) in the upcoming internal council election set for December 15.
In exchange for supporting the MDB candidate, the PT caucus intends to request leadership of thematic committees, such as the Urban Policy, Metropolitan Affairs, and Environment Committee, which oversees zoning and land-use regulations.
Holding eight seats, the PT maintains the largest caucus in the city council, ahead of MDB, PL, and União Brasil, which hold seven seats each. The alliance isolates the PSOL party within the municipal opposition.
João Jorge's bid is backed by Mayor Ricardo Nunes and current council president Ricardo Teixeira, aiming to secure a majority across coalition and opposition members.
Negotiations remain ongoing with the Liberal Party (PL), whose local leadership has signaled an intention to field its own candidate for the legislative board election.
- PT forms the largest parliamentary group in the São Paulo City Council with eight seats.
- Councilor João Jorge (MDB) holds executive support for the presidency election on December 15.
- Negotiations focus on committee assignments related to urban planning and zoning.
Corroborates: PT negocia apoio a aliado de Nunes para presid�ncia da C�mara de SP