The municipal executive approved the transfer of two municipal buildings located in the Baixa to house the Miguel Torga Higher Institute. The decision generated controversy, with criticism directed at the lack of prior assessment of the properties before the transfer.
The opposition councilors left the session in protest against this vote, thereby demonstrating their disagreement with the process. The absence was a way of showing dissatisfaction with how the decision was made.
The transfer of the buildings without prior assessment raises questions about transparency and rigor in the management of municipal heritage. Critics point out that there should have been a detailed analysis of the state of the properties and the financial impact of the operation before any approval.
