A diverse government in times of change
Two years ago, Somos Catllar’s victory marked a new course in local politics, forcing the creation of a quadripartite government with the collaboration of PSC, Junts, Mo1-te and ERC. This agreement established that the mayor was shared between Jordi Ruiz (Junts), Xavier Canadell (Mo1-te) and Alba López (PSC) through rotations during the term.
Xavier Canadell: a transition mayor
We talked to Xavier Canadell, the current mayor until October 1, to explore the demands of the urbanizations, the pending investments and his vision on metropolitan interaction.
The dynamics of the square government
Canadell explains that the change of mayors does not alter the councilors, who remain stable, including fundamental areas such as urbanism and public roads. All councilors collaborate to ensure fluid governance.
Communication and citizen involvement
The working commissions, driven by Mo1-te, seek to foster citizen participation. Canadell emphasizes the importance of effective communication to ensure that the decisions made are well understood by the neighbors.
Challenges in the urbanizations
The main challenge of the City Council is the reception of the urbanizations, where two situations are distinguished: on the one hand, those that comply with the regulations but have legal problems, and on the other, those that have not yet begun the urbanization process.
Waste and security management
Garbage collection is another hot topic. The solution is customized according to the needs of each nucleus, with the commitment to implement sustainable alternatives. In terms of security, the City Council has increased the number of vigilantes to combat the increase in crime in urbanizations.
The paper of the opposition
The relationship with the opposition is complex, with Canadell expressing the desire for a more constructive collaboration that goes beyond criticism.
Urban development and future projects
Despite efforts to improve urbanizations, the old town of Catllar also requires attention. The plans include the remodeling of the Cultural Center and the construction of a sports hall, which has made controversy for its location.
Investments in infrastructure
Highlights include the creation of a playground at the institute, which has been a priority despite being a teaching responsibility, as well as the extension of parking areas.
Mobility as a priority
The improvement of mobility is essential for the Catllar, which seeks to integrate better in the metropolitan area of Tarragona. Canadell emphasizes the need to create more efficient transport connections, especially to facilitate the access of residents to the services.
Reviews of the transport system
The City Council is currently working on a new transport agreement that considers local needs and allows better communication with Tarragona, an essential step for the future of the municipality.
