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Virginia Elena Raggi
Despite not having any prior political experience, she credits the birth of her son for sparking her involvement in politics.

However, on November 10, 2018 the Court dropped all charges against her due to no motive on her behalf, but instead Raffaele Marra being responsible for the illegal hiring practice.

Raggi Summer Bus situation update

Although many people from Rome were not happy with her handling of the ATAC bus situation in Rome and wanted change, only 16.3% showed up to vote, failing to meet the minimum 33.3% needed for approval. On November 12, 2018 the failed ATAC referendum meant that the buses would continue being run by public means.

ATAC Referendum discussion

Furthermore, in trying to control the bus and environmental conditions in Rome, starting January 2019 buses found to be in the red zone (popular tourist attractions in the centre of Rome) will be cited due to them being prohibited.

Under her tenure both public transport and waste management have been subject of criticism due to poor quality of passenger service and waste collection.

Controversy
During her position as mayor, one of the proposed changes Raggi wanted to do was to collect the coins in the Trevi fountain and use that money towards the funding of the city. After the backlash the Raggi administration received she instead scrapped the plan and let the money continue going to charity.