The Reform Party and Isamaa discussed the governance of Tartu. They agreed that the Reform Party would get the position of mayor and Isamaa would get the position of council chairman. This means that Urmas Klaas will remain mayor.
Isamaa says that giving up the mayoral position is difficult. But it is important to do what was promised to the voters. Isamaa believes that they have good cooperation with the Reform Party. They believe they can achieve their goals in a coalition with both parties.
Urmas Klaas says that the people of Tartu sent a clear message in the elections. They wanted Klaas to remain mayor. The Reform Party and Isamaa have the same number of seats in the council. But the Reform Party's mayoral candidate received the most votes.
Isamaa wants coalition partners to help develop the medical education and clinic of the University of Tartu. They also want to look at how to better care for green areas. The Reform Party talked about the construction of the Siuru cultural center and a good living environment.
Both parties want to make the city better for everyone. They discuss a master plan that takes into account the needs of all people.
Representing the Reform Party in the negotiations are Urmas Klaas, Mihkel Lees, and Martin Bek. Representing Isamaa are Kaspar Kokk, Tõnis Lukas, and Joel Luhamets. Both parties have 15 seats in the council.