# Capaccio Paestum municipal political crisis and council oust

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/capaccio-paestum-municipal-political-crisis
> Updated: 2026-08-26T11:11:59.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 4.

The municipal government of Capaccio Paestum entered a period of political instability following a deadlock in the city council. On August 8, 2026, the council failed to reach a majority on eight agenda items, including the general budget settlement and the 2026 financial plan. Mayor Gaetano Paolino warned that the administration’s future could be determined by further absences or votes, noting that failure to secure a majority could lead to the appointment of a prefectural commissioner and the dissolution of the council. By August 11, the crisis escalated as the administration attempted to prevent government dissolution by moving to revoke the Municipal Urban Plan (PUC), which had been approved in June 2026. Opposition Councilor Simona Corradino criticized this decision as “self-harming,” arguing that the administration was dismantling its own work and potentially wasting public funds spent on technical and environmental studies. The crisis culminated on August 24, 2026, when Mayor Gaetano Paolino was ousted after only 15 months in office. Nine city councilors signed a formal no-confidence act before a notary, leading to the early dissolution of the Municipal Council. Signatories, including Adele Renna, described the move as “suffered but necessary” following months of failed dialogue. The councilors cited grievances such as an “excessively centralized” management style, poor summer tourism programming, issues regarding the transformation of the Azienda Speciale Paestum, and the controversy surrounding the Municipal Urban Plan. Following the loss of the required quorum, the Prefect of Salerno, Francesco Esposito, ordered the immediate suspension of the council and initiated the formal dissolution process. Armando Gradone, a retired Prefect, has been appointed as the extraordinary commissioner to manage the municipality and ensure the continuity of essential services until the next elections in 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Capaccio Paestum administration collapses after mayor's resignation

The administration of Gaetano Paolino in Capaccio Paestum has collapsed after 15 months following the resignation of nine councilors, leading to the appointment of a prefectural commissioner.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capaccio-paestum-administration-collapses-after-mayors-resignation

### 2026-08-24: Capaccio Paestum administration collapses after no-confidence vote

The administration of Mayor Gaetano Paolino in Capaccio Paestum has collapsed after 15 months following a no-confidence vote by nine councilors. An extraordinary commissioner has been appointed.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capaccio-paestum-mayor-gaetano-paolino-ousted-by-no-confidence-motion

### 2026-08-11: Capaccio Paestum Mayor revokes urban plan amid political crisis

Capaccio Paestum Mayor Gaetano Paolino is attempting to avoid municipal dissolution by revoking the recently approved Municipal Urban Plan amid a local political crisis.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capaccio-paestum-mayor-revokes-urban-plan-amid-political-crisis

### 2026-08-08: Capaccio Paestum council deadlock stalls budget and 2026 financial plan

Capaccio Paestum's council deadlocked, blocking budget approval and risking a prefect‑appointed commissioner.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/capaccio-paestum-council-deadlock-stalls-budget-and-2026-financial-plan

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