Urmas Sõõrumaa said today that he does not want to become Tallinn mayor. He spoke about this to Reform Party members.
Õnne Pillak said that Sõõrumaa did not want to talk about his plans. Sõõrumaa will explain the reasons for his decision at a press conference.
Sõõrumaa will remain a candidate on the Reform Party list. He wants to get a mandate in the elections.
Reform Party's website has Sõõrumaa's words. He said this decision was difficult. He believes in technocratic city governance.
Sõõrumaa does not want Reform Party and Center Party to make a secret agreement.
Reform Party believes that current mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski is not leading the city well. They want to vote for his no-confidence.
Sõõrumaa said he wants to form a new government in Tallinn. This government should not consist of politicians.
Center Party was ready to support Sõõrumaa under certain conditions. Officially no agreement would be made.