The Almería Provincial Council begins a new political phase after the arrest and subsequent resignation of its former president, Javier Aureliano García, as part of the second phase of the so-called “mask issue.” The extraordinary plenary session held on Monday was announced The new president … By José Antonio García AlequinaHe is so far the third vice president and vice president for sports, and he is the only candidate presented by the Popular Party who was elected by an absolute majority.
The session was chaired by Angel Escobar, the acting president, who has been at the head of the institution since the arrests. Before appointment, they took Possession of their records as new regional representatives Almería City Councilor, Lorena Nieto, and Nijar City Councilor, María José Herrada, both from the People’s Party.
After receiving the baton, García Alequina assured that he will focus The Legislature has 19 months remaining In direct contact with district deans. “Today I see myself as a mayor, as a mayor of mayors,” he said, stressing that his priority will be the municipality and supporting city councils, especially in the rural world. He said, “I wanted as many mayors as possible to be present today, because as representatives of municipalities they will always have priority.”
The new president admitted this ‘Complex weeks’ He thanked the strength of the government team and the work of officials during the days marked by the judicial investigation. He also expressed confidence that the people investigated could prove their innocence. “The provincial council did not stop at any time. “I have continued to provide services and work to improve the quality of life of the people of Almeria,” he said.
García Alequina, Mayor of María, highlighted his identity as a councilor of a small municipality: “Today one of you takes office, another mayor, and the mayor of a town. “I will continue to live 180 kilometers away, in Maria, population 1,198, which I am very proud of.” He added that his appointment represents a A clear commitment from his party to the municipalityAnd the rural world and mayors who work for their neighbors all year round.
Among the main announcements of his intervention was the launch of the “Objetivo Almería Un Millón” project, an initiative to promote the growth of 103 municipalities in the province with The goal is to reach one million people. “A resident of Bayarcal should have the same services as a resident of Terreros. He concluded his speech by saying: “We will work tirelessly for equality between the regions,” stressing that the new CEO has “the desire, enthusiasm, ability, and the best team” to face this new phase.
On the occasion of the installation of the Regional Nativity Scene in the Courtyard of Lights of the Regional Palace Building, the event was held in the Plenary Hall, with a reduced capacity and Without media presence In this space. Only relatives of the new president and the new governorate deputies, as well as the rest of the deputies and mayors of the governorate, entered.