In his inaugural address, the new mayor declared that "today I sign before you all the most important contract of my life: a contract with Caravaca de la Cruz, with my people, with the land for which I have felt since I was a child a deep love and admiration "
García said that "I want to count on everyone, with the 21 elected people, that we have the honor and privilege of representing all the caravaqueños, because we all have something to contribute, because we have all decided to take a step forward with the hope of working for our town"
The Popular Party candidate José Francisco García has been proclaimed mayor of Caravaca de la Cruz this afternoon, during the constitutive session of the Municipal Corporation 2019-2023 that took place in the hall of sessions of the Town Hall.
Garcia has been elected mayor thanks to the nine votes of the Municipal Group and the two votes of the Municipal Citizens Group, thus adding the absolute majority of the chamber.
The constitution session, which as is mandatory has been held on the 20th day after the elections, has begun at 12:00 hours with the formation of the Age Bureau composed of the elected councilors of major and minor age, acting as secretary of the Corporation.
Then, each of the 21 elected have formalized the oath or promise of councilor, receiving the badges that accompany the position.
"The constitution of all municipalities is the result of democratic gains and freedom achieved in our nation"
In his inauguration speech, after being elected mayor, José Francisco García said that "the will of the citizens, expressed at the polls on May 26, has decided a change of majorities in the composition of this municipal Corporation. a moment of great institutional solemnity and of great symbolic and real significance that unites us today, June 15, in an imaginary line that runs throughout the Spanish geography, since the constitution of all the city councils is the result of the democratic and freedom conquests In our nation, it is fair to remember today those who preceded us in the defense of our freedoms and those who have preceded us in the highest responsibility as mayors of Caravaca de la Cruz. "
"A dream called Caravaca de la Cruz"
Garcia has said that "there is no way to go long, if what you pursue is a dream, a dream called Caravaca de la Cruz. And today I can not find words that are up to the letter to thank for the support received. the result of the improvisation, is the sum many wills, of the confidence and the effort of many caravaqueños, to which I must be here and without whose support this project does not make sense ".
Garcia has shown his gratitude "to all the caravaqueños, to those who have placed their trust in the project humbly led by me and to those who legitimately have preferred other political options My recognition and my loyalty From this moment I am the mayor of all of you, without distinctions. "
"I also wish to express in this act the maximum consideration for the members of the outgoing Corporation, especially the colleagues who have accompanied me during the last four years within the Popular Group for their dedication and maximum collaboration, and in particular towards whoever does a few minutes has preceded me in the honorable performance of the Mayor's Office. "
García also wanted to congratulate all the councilors and councilors of the Corporation that has been constituted.
"Regardless of the candidacy that we were part of and the ideological ascription of each one, the caravaqueños have entrusted each and every one of us with an important task: to work for our people, for their present and for their future," he said. added
In that sense, Garcia has said that "I want to have everyone, with the 21 people elected, that we have the honor and privilege of representing the caravaqueños as a whole, and I do it without resentment and always looking forward, because we all have something to contribute, because we have all decided to take a step forward with the hope of working for our people. "
"Politics can not be locked in the offices"
The new mayor has declared that "today I sign before you all the most important contract of my life, a contract with Caravaca de la Cruz, with my people, with the land for which I have felt a deep love and admiration since I was a child" .
The mayor of Caravaca has expressed that "politics can not be locked in the offices, it must be done by the hand of society, being at your service, without triumphalism or personalities, because it is simply our duty and is the responsibility that we have freely taken".
Garcia recalled that "citizens ask us for spaces of agreement and cooperation between parties that want to understand each other and share common ideas and projects." The result of the ballot boxes is sovereign, the caravaqueños demand managers to bet on plurality and understanding, but without lose coherence. "
The new councilor has declared that "Caravaca needs a government of stability, a political context where progress can be made and decisions made, and in any municipality the paralysis takes its toll on the day to day and also on the immediate future. Among the three parties and consensus are key pillars for this mandate because it is the responsibility of citizens, but I am also convinced that today we are witnessing the highest expression of Democracy, which is to enforce the will of the 21 elected councilors, who represent the the whole of Caracas society, choosing a solid municipal government that will join in a coalition to work together, side by side, beyond specific agreements in the plenary sessions, which is why I have the responsibility to defend first and foremost that politicians and workers public, let us together make an effective management, with a high level of vision and shared and not improvised decisions "
"Day of joy and hope in our land"
José Francisco García has expressed that "today I want it to be a day of joy and hope in our land, and that nothing and no one obscures what is synonymous with democracy." I hope to live up to what everyone deserves. from the moment and for the respect of this institution, I thank you from the heart for the opportunity and for the trust you give me.My maximum aspiration is that within four the neighbors feel proud of us for having fulfilled our duty ".
Source: PP Caravaca de la Cruz