Last week, the head of the Reform Party's Tallinn district, Pärtel-Peeter Pere, said that the Reform Party would be ready to discuss returning to the leadership of Tallinn. However, no official proposal had been sent to them. Pere mentioned that he had discussed the topic with Ossinovski over the phone. But the proposals for the Reform Party's return to the coalition were vague in the mayor's social media posts and interviews.
On Monday, Ossinovski sent an official written proposal to the Reform Party to return to the coalition. In the letter, Ossinovski stated that the four parties that have led Tallinn have made significant reforms over the past year. The political confusion of the last month has not been in the interest of Tallinn residents.
Ossinovski made a four-point proposal to continue cooperation in the coalition. First, he expects the Reform Party to return to the coalition agreement. Its principle is consensus-based decision-making and adherence to previously made agreements. Secondly, the mayor asks to abandon the no-confidence motions against coalition members. This would allow the restoration of the mandates of Reform Party politicians in the city government and districts.
Thirdly, Ossinovski proposes that the city council adopt the city's code of conduct, the reform of cultural centers, and the supplementary budget on July 21. Fourthly, Ossinovski proposes to resolve the issue of kindergarten fees in a way acceptable to the Reform Party and other partners. Ossinovski believes that this requires addressing organizational and financial issues. He believes that the parties are close to this.
The mayor said that he wishes to continue cooperation. He is optimistic that the other parties are also ready for this. "I do not hide that mutual trust has suffered over the past month. As city leaders, our task is to serve the public. We must be able to overcome party-political differences for the sake of a greater goal," wrote Ossinovski.