Appointment of Sara Sbodio as councillor of Orbassano
Date of the event:
On 2 November 2026 the mayor of Orbassano, Cinzia Bosso, formalizes by decree the appointment of Sara Sbodio as new councillor (assessora) of the municipal executive (Giunta). Sbodio is given responsibility for Welfare, Equal Opportunities, School Meals and Food, left vacant after the revocation of Francesca Tamburello's appointment [1].
Background
The revocation of Tamburello's appointment came after councillors Giovanni Falsone and Davide Simari left Fratelli d'Italia, deciding to continue their administrative experience in the mixed group while still supporting mayor Bosso. This choice had raised questions about the internal balance of the coalition, also because deputy mayor Maurizio Zaffino, close to the two councillors who left the party, had kept his post. Tamburello had publicly disputed Bosso's decision, claiming she had been asked either to leave her post or to change party [1].
The appointment
With Sbodio joining, the municipal executive (Giunta) returns to five members besides the mayor: deputy mayor Maurizio Zaffino and councillors Paolo Marocco, Andrea Nava and Nino Russo [1].
In announcing the appointment, Bosso attributed the change to shifts in the majority's political balance, describing it as a step consistent with the mandate shared at the start of the term. The mayor wished Sbodio well in her new role, thanking her for her work as a municipal councillor [1].
Consequences
According to the source, it remains to be seen whether the new composition of the city executive will be enough to ease the tensions that emerged in previous weeks, which involved not only the local Fratelli d'Italia group but also the provincial and regional levels of the centre-right [1].
Related articles: Cinzia Bosso, Orbassano, Sara Sbodio
Sources
- Eco del Chisone — 3 November 2026