Another change at the leadership level of the Municipality of Tirana has been made public with Erion Veliaj’s decision to relieve two deputy mayors of their duties and appoint a new replacement. For now, no public explanation has been given for the reasons behind these changes.
Two departures from the deputy mayor post
According to the official announcement, Vasilika Vjero and Ilir Mëngra, both serving as deputy mayors of the Municipality of Tirana, have been relieved of their duties.
In the same decision, Etleva Bisha was appointed as the municipality’s new deputy mayor, in a move that reshapes the leadership of the country’s largest local institution.
No public explanation for the reasons behind the change
What stands out in this development is the lack of a public justification for the removal of the two officials. So far, the official version is limited to the announcement of the personnel changes, without details on the administrative or political reasons that led to this decision.
In such cases, transparency remains essential, especially when it comes to senior positions in the capital’s administration and decision-making that affects the municipality’s day-to-day management.
Etleva Bisha’s profile according to the official presentation
According to the presentation made by the municipality, Etleva Bisha comes to this post with a political and professional profile linked for years to the Socialist Party.
She is mentioned as one of the founders of FRESH and as part of efforts to reform social services during the period when Erion Veliaj headed the relevant ministry.
According to the same presentation, in recent years Bisha has built her profile as a local government expert through cooperation with international organizations operating in Albania.
An appointment with political and administrative weight
The official wording presents Bisha’s appointment as a combination of political experience and professional expertise in local administration.
However, beyond this description, it remains to be seen what will concretely change in the functioning of the Municipality of Tirana after the departure of the two deputy mayors and the entry of a new figure at this leadership level.
The changes at the municipality’s top levels come at a time when decision-making in local government requires not only appointments, but also clear public accountability for their reasons and consequences.