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PP of Gandia Criticizes Socialist Management and Increased Tax Pressure

The Popular Party of Gandia points out that most taxes are allocated to administrative machinery rather than citizen services.

Generic image of euro coins and bills on a desk, symbolizing financial management and taxes.
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Generic image of euro coins and bills on a desk, symbolizing financial management and taxes.

The Popular Party of Gandia has criticized the management of Mayor José Manuel Prieto, stating that tax pressure has increased while citizen services have not improved, with a large portion of taxes allocated to administrative machinery.

According to the PP of Gandia, Spain is experiencing an economic paradox where tax collection is at a record high, yet citizens perceive little in return. This situation is reflected in the city of Gandia, where the socialist government of José Manuel Prieto, with Diana Morant as a reference, has increased tax pressure since 2018.
The 2027-2029 Budget Plan for Gandia shows that nearly 84 million euros of the projected revenue are allocated to maintaining the operation of the City Council, including personnel and current expenses. The PP denounces that this means a significant portion of Gandia residents' taxes does not return to the city in the form of services, but rather remains within the municipal bureaucracy.

Current expenditure is the catch-all where socialists camouflage all their embarrassments: from direct contracts to excessive advertising marketing.

As an example, the PP mentions that the promotional video for Fitur, screened by Mayor Prieto, cost 16,000€, an amount higher than the annual minimum wage in Spain. They also highlight invoices of up to 5,000€ for photographers' overtime, which, according to the PP, contribute to the mayor's "good guy" image, paid for with citizens' taxes.
A report by the Sindicatura de Comptes, an independent body, has confirmed the PP's allegations, pointing to the abuse of minor contracts, inappropriate use of cash, and a "very serious" financial situation of the Gandia City Council. The Finance Councilor, Salvador Gregori, has been questioned for not providing explanations regarding the discrepancy between actual parking revenues and declared figures, or the sale of municipal assets to pay bills.
The Popular Party of Gandia concludes that citizens are the ones harmed, as only 15 million euros remain for social services, aid to self-employed individuals, and neighborhood investments. Strategic projects such as the Gandia Arena or the completion of Sanxo Llop are delayed until 2029, while advertising and political marketing receive thousands of euros. Councilor Guillermo Barber, from the PP of Gandia, states that the city needs a change of direction, with efficient management that prioritizes citizens and lowers taxes.

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