The Campo Grande City Council is the legislative body of the municipality of Campo Grande, the capital of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. It is responsible for creating and approving municipal laws, overseeing the executive branch, and representing the interests of the citizens of Campo Grande. [1]
The City Council is located at Av. Ricardo Brandão 1600, Campo Grande, MS, 79040–110, Brazil. [2]
In 1899, the official gazette of the state of Mato Grosso published a decree signed by Serre liberating the town of San Antonio de Campo Grande. Antonio Pedro Alves de Barros, President of the country. In this way, a future capital was born, welcoming everyone who came with open arms. [3]
City Hall operates from the home of Governor-elect Francisco Mestre and has no employees. The deputies took office only in 1905 and met at the residence of President Jeronimo José de Santa Anna. It was not until 1910, 11 years after liberation, that the first public building in Campo Grande was built. [3]
The federal government's construction of the Northwest Railway brought tremendous progress, jobs, and political importance. The city's political status received a major boost in 1914 with the completion of the railway, and councilors began to play a decisive role in events. [3]
Campo Grande did not become the capital until 1978, when Albino Coimbra Filho Jr. became president of the first legislative session of the city council and was promoted to capital in 1979. [3]
During its more than 100 years of history, the City Council has brought together great people who have always fought for the well-being and quality of life of the people and sought the best results for Campo Grande society. [3]
The City Council is composed of 29 councilors who are elected by the citizens of Campo Grande every four years. These councilors are responsible for proposing, debating, and voting on legislation that affects the municipality. The council is led by a president, who is elected from among the councilors.
During the four years of the 10th Legislature of the City Council of Campo Grande, 322 regular sessions and 12 extraordinary sessions were held, resulting in the approval of 1,445 projects. Notable among these is the Urban and Environmental Development Master Plan, which outlines guidelines for the city's expansion over the next 30 years. Other significant projects included career and salary plans for various professional categories, and initiatives in areas such as accessibility, education, and health. [3]
In 2017, the City Council held a Public Examination for Effective Positions in its Permanent Staff. A total of 70 positions were offered for mid-level and higher-level employees, with appointments made in 2018 and 2019.
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to significant adaptations within the City Council, as with all sectors of society. In March 2020, regular sessions and public hearings were closed to the public, with live broadcasts available via Facebook and YouTube. Sessions were temporarily held remotely, via videoconference, to further reduce in-person contact during this period. The council promoted weekly live streams through the Special Committee for COVID-19 Support, discussing the disease with healthcare professionals, covering prevention methods, treatment options, and government decrees on social distancing measures.
Additionally, during the 10th Legislature, the City Council building underwent major renovations to improve accessibility. These included installing ramps, elevators for people with disabilities, relocating all offices to the ground floor, and making adjustments to the Plenary, such as installing chairs adapted for obese individuals, Braille plates on handrails, and tactile flooring. The council's website was also updated with the Audima system for text-to-speech functionality to aid visually impaired users, and VLibras to assist with sign language interpretation of the site's content. Furthermore, the hashtag #PraCegoVer was adopted to describe images, and the City Council introduced a sign language interpreter for official events and broadcasts.
The primary functions of the Campo Grande City Council include:
The City Council engages in various activities to fulfill its legislative and oversight roles. These include regular sessions, public hearings, and committee meetings. The council also interacts with the community through various programs and initiatives aimed at promoting civic engagement and addressing local issues. [3]
Campo Grande is a city in the central and western region of Brazil, capital of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Historically a stronghold of separatists from the North and South, founded by José Antônio Pereira, the city is planned in the middle of a vast green space, with wide streets and tree-lined avenues with several gardens along the way. It is one of the most wooded cities in Brazil, with 96.3% of houses in shade.
Ponta Porã is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Its population is 93,937 (2020) and its area is 5,329 km2. It has a dry border and a conurbation with the city of Pedro Juan Caballero in Paraguay.
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The 2022 Mato Grosso do Sul state election took place in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil between 2 October 2022 and 30 October 2022. Voters elected a governor, vice governor, a senator, 8 representatives for the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil and 24 Legislative Assembly members. The incumbent governor at the time, Reinaldo Azambuja, wasn't allowed to run for reelection for a third consecutive time due to term limits established by the Federal Constitution of Brazil.
Rosiane Modesto de Oliveira is a Brazilian politician and educator. Modesto has held several prominent positions in the government of Mato Grosso do Sul and has been active in politics since 1997.
Harry Amorim Costa was the first Governor of Mato Grosso do Sul, when the state was created during the government of President Ernesto Geisel.
The Mayor of Campo Grande is the head of the executive branch of the municipal government in Campo Grande, first established on August 16, 1899, the office has evolved to oversee the administration and governance of the city, which is a key economic and cultural hub in the region. The mayor is responsible for managing public services, implementing policies, and ensuring the well-being of residents. The position is held for a four-year term, with the possibility of one consecutive re-election. The current mayor, Adriane Lopes, took office on April 2, 2022.
A mayoral election in Campo Grande was held on 6 October 2024. Voters will elect a mayor, vice-mayor and 29 councilors for a four-year term.
Humberto Rezende Pereira, better known as Beto Pereira, is a Brazilian businessman and politician. He is currently serving his second term as a Federal Deputy for Mato Grosso do Sul. He has previously served as the Mayor of Terenos and as a State Deputy of Mato Grosso do Sul.
Gilmar Antunes Olarte is a businessman and pastor of the Evangelical Church who served as 63rd mayor of Campo Grande after the impeachment of Alcides Bernal but was removed from office after a judicial order.