A citizen-led and diverse group
This meeting was organized by the Grupo de Colaboración Planas, a collective of committed women and men from various Planas associations, joined by property owners wishing to move things forward.
Group members and signatories of this report:
Ms. Evelyne PLANET, Conchita HERRANZ, Martine BELGEONNE,
Mr. Oscar SERRANO i DAURA, Abraham RUIZ, Bernardo GALLARDO, Christian PIÑERO, Marc LALOYAUX.
Group presentation and electoral challenges
Mr. Abraham RUIZ presented the group and explained the reasons for its creation, first in Castilian, then in English. Ms. PLANET translated into German, and Mr. LALOYAUX provided a summary in French.
One of the key topics discussed was the political future of Planas, in the context of the municipal elections of May 2019. He emphasized the need for a single candidate list representing Planas in order to obtain the maximum number of elected officials — ideally four.
To achieve this, it is essential that property owners register with the town hall (empradón) and on the electoral roll (censo) before October 31, 2018. A step-by-step guide has been prepared to assist with the process (see appendix).
Speech by Mr. Oscar Serrano i Daura, Municipal Councillor
Mr. Oscar Serrano i Daura, elected councillor of the Pratdip town hall, spoke to explain why his group left the municipal majority: the mayor had not respected the agreements made in the political pact for Planas del Rey.
He also condemned the silence of the town hall during the January 10 plenary meeting, where no mention was made of the serious water issue that occurred in Planas on December 31, 2017. Despite the presence of 40 to 50 property owners, the mayor showed only contempt and denial, including in his public statements to the press.
Official actions and complaints filed
Oscar Serrano stated that on January 12 he filed:
- Two complaints with the Síndic de Greuges and the ACA (Catalan Water Agency) against the town hall,
- In response to 10 days without water and no municipal intervention or solution provided.
In parallel, 30 property owners also filed complaints with:
- the town hall,
- and the Catalan police (Mossos d’Esquadra),
regarding the town hall’s inaction, the deplorable state of the water infrastructure, and the insanitary condition of the Sabaté well.
Concrete proposals
On January 18, Oscar Serrano submitted eight motions to the municipal council, aiming:
- for them to be voted on by all representatives at the next plenary session,
- and included in the 2018 municipal budget.
These motions are attached to this report.
In addition, he had already submitted an official request to the town hall on January 2, urging it to finally provide the minimum services that it is legally required to deliver to Planas residents.
Translations and public dialogue
The speeches were translated:
– into French by Ms. BELGEONNE,
– into German by Ms. PLANET,
– into English by Mr. RUIZ.
The meeting concluded with a session of open dialogue with the audience. The questions raised led to rich and constructive debates.
A call for unity and mobilization
We remind everyone of the importance of empradón registration and electoral roll inclusion to protect Planas’ interests in the upcoming elections.
We will continue to keep you informed of our actions and to represent you to the best of our ability.
Thank you
In the appendix, you will find a photo of the meeting, illustrating the strong turnout and support from residents.
Many thanks to all who attended, and to those who continue to support us through their messages and calls.
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