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The spokesman for IU-Greens in the city of Murcia, Esther Herguedas, and the local coordinator of this formation, Francisco Muñoz, today defended the inclusion of third ballot in municipal elections for citizens to elect political representatives municipal boards and district.
At a press conference, Herguedas and Muñoz have argued that in this way the designation "finger" of board members by the political forces would avoid, and be the neighbors and surrounding neighborhoods and districts of the municipality who directly elect their representatives in these bodies.
Herguedas explained that the current legal framework, there are possibilities for the session, in the framework of its powers, decide the installation of third urn, along with those for regional and local elections, an initiative that has already started towns in the Region of Murcia Totana or Bullas.
In his opinion, "this would be the first step to open the process of change in terms of skills and capacity of decision of the municipal councils," which are now designed, according to Muñoz, "to be detached from their presidents, where only small economic quantities without applying a fair and equitable basis "spread.
The IU-Greens spokesman has indicated he will not stand for municipal elections next May, and took stock of the role played by training since 2007, marked by the struggle against corruption, privatization of public services and spaces the "urban demand" as well as the defense of heritage protection.
He recalled the "serious consequences" of certain special plans that have led to speculation, although it has insisted that "greatest damage" is what has been done to town.
He also denounced the "failure" of the mayor of Murcia, Miguel Angel House, accused in the case 'Umbra' alleged planning corruption in the north of the city, and demanded him to resign "immediately", while which has stressed the need to launch a process of regeneration of political life.
For his part, Francisco Muñoz thanked the "great work" of Herguedas and his companion in the consistory, José Ignacio Tornel, because in addition to fighting in institutions, "they have in the street and in every corner where was needed them. "
Muñoz has defined 2014 as "an intense year, difficult and marked by corruption" and in this regard, noted that their training will continue with the 'Chamber resignation' campaign until the councilor resigns.
Convergence to oust the PP
It has supported the confluence with the "breakthrough" political forces, social movements and citizens because it considers the confluence is "a necessary tool" that channels the popular unity to oust the PP of the City of Murcia.
He also noted that the defense of public transport, the burial of the railway passing through the city, citizen participation through municipal boards and public service management and water are some of the pillars that has defended its organization and will continue to do.
Source: IURM
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