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People's Party calls for change in Sabadell ahead of municipal elections

The opinion piece highlights issues of security, mobility, economy, and housing in the city.

Split image contrasting urban decay with a vision of progress for Sabadell.
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Split image contrasting urban decay with a vision of progress for Sabadell.

One year before the municipal elections, the People's Party of Sabadell has presented a manifesto criticizing the current administration and proposing a change based on security, economy, and ambition for the city.

The People's Party of Sabadell has called for change ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, arguing that the city is stuck in "resignation, propaganda, and a lack of ambition." According to the party's analysis, the current municipal government is more concerned with aesthetics than with solving citizens' real problems.
One of the main concerns highlighted is security and coexistence. The article points to an increase in incivility, vandalism, drug dens, and other behaviors that degrade daily life in the neighborhoods. The PP proposes a comprehensive security plan with increased police presence, better coordination, and preventive measures, as well as firm action against repeat offenders and problematic illegal occupations.
In terms of mobility and parking, the piece criticizes the lack of planning and "improvised decisions" that hinder access to neighborhoods and businesses. The party suggests adapting vacant lots for provisional parking, reviewing permits, and improving on-demand transport.
Regarding the economy and industry, the opinion piece notes the city's declining influence, the difficulty in attracting major investments and innovative companies. It advocates for a renewed focus on industrial land, simplified procedures, and attracting technology companies to generate quality employment.
Young people are another group identified as "forgotten" by the current government. The lack of job opportunities, unaffordable housing, and insufficient leisure and cultural spaces lead many young people to "leave." The party calls for an orderly and decentralized leisure model, and for planning with the city's future in mind.
Local commerce is also facing "enormous difficulties" due to "institutional neglect," bureaucracy, and insecurity. The article emphasizes the need for real support for local businesses, recognizing that behind every shopfront are families "building the city every day."
Access to housing is described as an "authentic emergency," with soaring prices and insufficient construction. The party proposes building more housing, speeding up permits, and mobilizing land to ensure that working "guarantees the ability to become independent or start a family" in the city.
The article also addresses the immigration debate, rejecting both "negationism" and "populism," and advocating for "serious, responsible, and legal" solutions, with control, integration, and demands.
Finally, "major pending issues" in infrastructure and facilities are mentioned, such as the B-40, Ronda Nord, railway improvements, and new residences for the elderly. The People's Party states it is building a project "to govern Sabadell," focused on management, common sense, and restoring ambition to the city.

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