Piano di Sorrento photographers allege targeting by local authorities

Two well‑known photographers from Piano di Sorrento say they have become targets of the municipal administration after publicly documenting a range of community problems. Their reports highlight persistent internet and telephone service failures, frequent road‑code violations such as vehicles driving against traffic and scooters parked inside municipal offices, and contentious urban‑planning decisions including new parking fees and altered street‑marking schemes.

The photographers describe themselves as “sentinels” of the town, arguing that their work serves the public interest. Residents have echoed criticism of the mayor’s (Cappiello) justification for the measures, noting dissatisfaction with the imposed charges and questioning the transparency of the decisions. The dispute underscores tension between local civil‑society actors and the town’s governing bodies.