Speaker Sergey Sheles addressed the main gathering at the Omsk City Council meeting
In a plenary session on July 17, 2024, the Omsk City Council approved the annual report presented by Mayor Sergei Sheleset. The report, which focused on the city's social, economic, and infrastructure development, was met with no questions or objections from city council members and deputies, indicating a general approval of the city's accomplishments over the past year.
According to the report, the city has seen significant progress in various areas. Notable completed projects include the repair of the Leningrad Bridge, the improvement and organization of public spaces, and the implementation of a functioning system of infrastructure collection. The entire budget was directed towards infrastructure development and solving social issues, as stated by Vladimir Korbut, the council speaker.
Sergei Sheleset expressed his gratitude to the deputies and regional authorities for their collaborative efforts. Yuri Archibaşov, chairman of the committee on transport infrastructure, stated that the city is developing and being transformed. Deputies noted positive trends in road repairs and the acquisition of new public transport vehicles.
The report also highlighted a significant number of repairs to lighting lines, roads, bridges, schools, and public transport vehicles. Valeriy Studenikin shared that the feedback from the population indicates that their concerns are being addressed.
However, the report also acknowledged that there are areas for improvement. Ivan Kotenko, a council member, noted that while there are many achievements to be proud of, there is still work to be done.
The political landscape in Russia in 2024 saw increased centralization, impacting local self-government structures like Omsk’s. Federal and regional executives consolidated control, potentially reducing the independent influence of municipal councils on local development projects. However, specific data on Omsk City Council’s social, economic, or infrastructure accomplishments in 2024 is not available in the provided documents.
Despite the lack of detailed data, the report presents a positive outlook for the city's future. Sergey Shelest, as mayor, demonstrated personal responsibility for the results of his team. The report discussed the city's development being attributed to national projects, regional, and municipal programs.
The Omsk City Council's approval of the report marks a significant milestone in the city's development journey, signaling a collective commitment to continuing the planned and systematic work towards effectively using every budgetary ruble for the betterment of Omsk and its residents.
The report's focus on infrastructure development and solving social issues aligns with the city's policy-and-legislation, as indicated by Vladimir Korbut, the council speaker. The approval of the report by the Omsk City Council also signifies a collective interest in politics that is geared towards general-news, such as the city's development and transformation, as expressed by Yuri Archibaşov, chairman of the committee on transport infrastructure.
