The Tallinn City Council voted on the draft law to abolish kindergarten fees.
37 city council members voted in favor.
37 city council members also voted against.
The Center Party and EKRE did not support the draft.
Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski spoke about where the money would come from.
11 million euros are needed.
For example, the rent for Raadiku House will increase.
Snow removal will cost 6 million euros.
The zoo will become a foundation.
LED lights will save money.
Electric vehicle charging points will save money.
The Center Party said the money would be taken from the poor.
EKRE did not support the draft because the funding sources were uncertain.
The issue of kindergarten fees caused a dispute.
In June, the Reform Party wanted to abolish the fees.
Other parties did not agree.
The coalition collapsed for a short time.
Ossinovski remained mayor.
The coalition agreed that the fees would be abolished from September.