The Socialists argue that the City Council’s tax policy should help families save money and reward behavior that benefits the city as a whole. Salazar contrasts this model with the management of Lorena Orduna’s PP, which she accuses of raising the cost of everyday services despite taking office with a commitment to cut taxes.
FEES ARE GETTING HIGHER
According to the PSOE, residents of Huesca are now paying 12% more for water, 18% more for waste collection and 12.5% more for blue-zone parking. The party also criticizes the abolition of the municipal capital gains tax, a measure that, in its view, benefits those who speculate on housing rather than helping families who need solutions to access it.
Among the measures put forward, the PSOE proposes making urban buses completely free to facilitate travel to work, educational centers, appointments and daily errands without having to pay a fare. It also calls for blue-zone parking to be free on Saturday mornings to make shopping and travel to the city center easier.
Regarding waste, the Socialists propose a 10% discount on the waste collection fee for people who have the specific card for the municipal organic waste collection service. The proposal aims to recognize and encourage public cooperation in waste separation.
The fourth measure consists of applying a discount of up to 50% on the Business Activities Tax for companies that install charging points for electric vehicles. Through this measure, the PSOE seeks to encourage the expansion of this infrastructure and facilitate the transition toward less polluting mobility.
The Socialists maintain that the PP’s tax decisions have reduced municipal revenue through the abolition of the capital gains tax and have made everyday services more expensive without introducing measures that would allow most residents to save money.
“We want ordinances that make a difference in people’s daily lives: that taking the bus costs nothing, that parking in the blue zone on Saturday mornings is free, and that those who cooperate with selective waste collection or invest in charging infrastructure can benefit from it,” the Socialist Municipal Group said.
