A solemn session of the City Council marked Ilok City Day, which also served to commemorate the 570th anniversary of the death of St. John of Capistrano. During the session, the City of Ilok awards were presented to deserving citizens.
Renata Banožić, Mayor of Ilok, stated that this was an opportunity to review all projects and activities that have been realised, are currently underway, or are yet to begin. She emphasised that she had taken on a significant responsibility, noting that Ilok possesses a rich cultural and historical heritage and great potential. According to her, they have made important strides, and their current largest project is the construction of a new building for the Public Fire Brigade.
Banožić also pointed to the unity within the City Council. Of the 116 agenda items to date, all were adopted unanimously, with the exception of two which were passed with a few abstentions. "This shows that we have woken up and are striving to do the best for our city. I believe in Ilok and our people, and that together we can achieve much more," the mayor said.
Representing the Vukovar-Srijem County, Dalibor Šandrk, President of the County Assembly, attended the solemn session of the Ilok City Council. He said that Ilok is much more than a border and vineyards, and that cooperation between Ilok and the Vukovar-Srijem County is excellent. He added that all county services are at the disposal of Ilok as well as all other municipalities and cities in the county, adding that the results achieved demonstrate unity and cooperation, and that this joint spirit is visible at every step.
Nina Obuljen Koržinek, Minister of Culture and Media in the Government of the Republic of Croatia, also attended the solemn session. She recalled the projects realised in Ilok and stated that the Government of the Republic of Croatia has, from the first day, placed emphasis on balanced regional development in all sectors, and that all their policies have been guided by this principle. She also mentioned the Government's Slavonia, Baranja and Srijem Project, noting that over ten years, 5.5 billion euros have been invested in this part of Croatia, of which more than one billion euros has been invested in the Vukovar-Srijem County. She stated that both European and national funds are used, and that in implementing everything they do, they have a partner in the Government of the Republic of Croatia.
During the session, the City of Ilok awards were presented to deserving citizens. Ilok City plaques were awarded to Anja Nikolić-Hoyt and Prijevoznik Francuzević, while Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Margareta Janić and Marijana Bošnjak.
