Mayor Ubraj Narine yesterday stated that the decision to lease a section of the Merriman Mall to be used as a parking lot was first discussed at committee level on December 9th, 2020.
Narine told Stabroek News that following the committee-level discussions, the matter was brought to the council at a statutory meeting held on January 25th, 2021. Narine said the matter was voted on and passed by a majority of 17 votes, with one abstaining and one against.
He concluded that the rightful process was followed.
