Public opinion in Sabadell has highlighted the need for a change in local political direction, especially concerning social cohesion and housing. A recent article reflects frustration over the perceived decline of the city and the lack of strong leadership, recalling past eras such as that of former mayor Toni Farrés.
There will never be a Mamdani in Sabadell. Egos rot everything. They increase all our taxes, all of them. They make us believe that fixing a sidewalk or planting four trees on a corner means everything is done.
The point of comparison used is the new Mayor (sic) of New York, Zohran Mamdani, highlighting his progressive proposals. These include a 1% tax increase on the highest incomes to balance social differences, free public transport, and the acceleration of social housing projects.
The criticism focuses on municipal passivity regarding structural problems like affordable housing, poverty, and homelessness. It questions the administration's tendency to merely “cover up reality” with superficial actions like sidewalk repairs, while ignoring the basic needs of neighborhoods such as Ca n'Oriac.
