The Municipality of Bahía Blanca established the Bicentennial Cabinet this Friday, a space comprised of representatives from the opposition, business leaders, union representatives, university rectors, members of the Justice system, religious leaders, and other prominent figures. The Cabinet will be responsible for charting a course for the celebration of the city’s 200th founding anniversary in 2028.
Planning for the Future
Intendente Federico Susbielles, who led the event, stated, “The city is at a moment that demands we work with breadth, with generosity, seeking the participation of all actors and understanding that there is an essential responsibility in the situation that Bahía Blanca is experiencing, having overcome two catastrophes and now looking to the future with optimism.”
Susbielles indicated the Bicentennial Cabinet’s primary objectives are divided into two lines of work: commemorating the 200th anniversary and long-term strategic planning regarding areas of city life, including production and employment, human development, education and science, and security and justice.
Susbielles noted that Bahía Blanca has, in recent decades, lost some of its central position, in part due to a lack of a common agenda for unified work to regain its former prominence.
“Bahía is a city of dialogue, of consensus, and has great leadership, but we will only achieve success if we work together,” Susbielles stated.
Cabinet Structure
The Bicentennial Cabinet will operate through technical working tables with periodic meetings, aiming to transform initial guidelines into concrete projects and state policies. The Cabinet’s composition includes:
- Municipal Officials
- Presidenta del Honorable Concejo Deliberante, Gisela Caputo
- Presidente del Consorcio de Gestión del Puerto, Santiago Mandolesi Burgos
- Provincial Legislators: Marcelo Feliú, Andrés De Leo, and Oscar Liberman (absent due to scheduling conflicts in Buenos Aires)
- Leaders and representatives of the Unión Industrial
- Representatives of the Corporación del Comercio, la Industria y los Servicios
- Representatives of the Cámara de Comercio
- Educational Authorities
- Authorities of the Universidad Nacional del Sur
- Authorities of the Universidad Tecnológica Nacional
- Authorities of the Universidad Salesiana
- Representatives of the Biblioteca Rivadavia
- Directors of the Hospital Municipal
- Directors of the Hospital José Penna
- Representatives of the Catholic Church
- Representatives of the Jewish community
- Representatives of the Evangelical Church
- Members of the Judiciary
- Members of the Public Prosecutor’s Office
- Heads of the Security Forces
- Heads of the Armed Forces
- Representatives from the cultural sphere
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Bicentennial Cabinet?
The Bicentennial Cabinet is intended to chart a course for the celebration of Bahía Blanca’s 200th founding anniversary in 2028 and to engage in long-term strategic planning for the city.
Who is leading the Bicentennial Cabinet?
Intendente Federico Susbielles is leading the Bicentennial Cabinet.
What areas will the Cabinet focus on during its strategic planning?
The Cabinet will focus on areas such as production and employment, human development, education and science, and security and justice.
As the Bicentennial Cabinet begins its work, it remains to be seen how its diverse membership will collaborate to shape the future of Bahía Blanca, and whether it will succeed in establishing a unified vision for the city’s development.
