The debate on the state of the city in Lleida has brought opposition criticism of the municipal government to the fore. After three years in office, it is considered that Fèlix Larrosa's government has lost its initial momentum, moving from promises of transformation to a reality marked by "repeated announcements, stalled projects, and daily problems without answers".
According to the opposition, current management has focused more on "narrative" than on "tangible results." It is questioned whether the political project that promised leadership and transformation has not failed, returning "forms that many thought were overcome".
The city, according to these voices, continues to await "solutions in housing, public transport, cleaning, urban maintenance, and neighborhood revitalization." An administration "that listens more and announces less" is called for, and for Lleida's capital status to translate into concrete improvements for residents.
The city model proposed by the government, which foresees "unlimited" growth and "urban expansions," is criticized, questioning the usefulness of "promoting a city of 220,000 inhabitants if we are unable to guarantee a better city for those who already live here".
The opposition advocates for a city model "with meaning," that puts people at the center and prioritizes quality of life. The potential of medium-sized cities like Lleida to offer proximity and neighborhood identity is highlighted, a strength that must be preserved rather than "diluted in a race towards a city model that often benefits a few".
The alternative proposal involves "caring for what we have and then growing responsibly," viewing the city "from the daily lives of its people" and not just from "grand projects." A government that is "closer, more honest, more rigorous, and more participatory" is called for, one that lives up to the "collective strength" of the citizenry.
