A new economic scenario in Sant Feliu de Llobregat
The current Government team, formed by the Partit dels Socialistes de Catalunya (PSC), Tots Som Sant Feliu (TTSF) and Veïns per Sant Feliu, took the lead in a public hearing and a press conference last Wednesday to explain the economic health of the Council this 2023. Lourdes Borrell’s party defined the budget situation as a “bad legacy of management” from the old government. And he clarified that, if the situation is not reversed, there is a risk of intervention by the state administration.
Possible repercussions and strategies
The mayor expressed the priority of the government team not to be intervened by the state administration, since this would affect a key period in terms of burial and would involve the non-assignment of economic loans and the monitoring of a plan of sanitation for 3 years. Work is planned to increase income and reverse the situation through various measures, such as the increase in Property Tax and the stimulation of business activity in the city.
Analysis of the budget and the cuts
The first lieutenant of the mayor, Javier Molina, detailed the changes in the budget, highlighting both increases and cuts in various areas, such as security, health, culture and other general services. In addition, personnel expenses and the need to collect the funds necessary for the provision of various services were addressed.
Challenges and resignations
The abandonment of projects to rehabilitate public facilities, such as the Masia de la Salut and the School of Hospitality and Tourism, due to the difficult economic situation, has been highlighted. Likewise, the reduction of the treasury balance and the importance of net savings have been highlighted as a determining factor to avoid the intervention of the City Council.
Reactions and public debate
After the presentation of the budget situation, a round of questions from the public was opened, where various opinions were expressed and debate was generated about the management and the decisions taken. This exhibition has generated reactions and criticism from different political actors and community members.
