Maris Lauri stated on her social media that she wants to be the Reform Party leader in Tallinn. She said that she would be a different kind of leader than previous leaders. She believes that one must be firm in their values but also respect the opinions of others. She said that cooperation is possible when there is honesty and agreements are respected.
Maris Lauri said that the Reform Party is a liberal democratic party. She believes that freedom and responsibility go hand in hand. Society should help those who are weaker. She believes that entrepreneurship is important for a successful society. She also believes in the continuity of Estonia as an independent and democratic country. She supports Estonian identity and the Estonian language.
The Reform Party's Tallinn board resigned on Monday. Maris Lauri said that it was a political responsibility. The party leader Kristen Michal said that Tallinn's problems were only one reason for the election failure.
In a press release, the Reform Party stated that the Tallinn board decided to resign and call for new elections. They will take place on November 16. Until new leaders are elected, the current board will continue to work.