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What unfolded on Tuesday revealed a recurring pattern in municipal governance. Several groups presented proposals that seemed distant from Elche’s immediate concerns, using plenary sessions to debate topics that do not directly shape the city’s daily life. The impression grows that city discussions are being overshadowed by broader national or regional issues, leaving attendees and spectators disengaged, even when the chamber is sparsely attended. The notable presence of external consultants among participants can amplify this sense of dispersion.
Residents may feel overlooked when their voices aren’t heard, when turnout and attention wane, and when the local audience cannot connect with the discourse. Tensions rise when the crowd believes it’s entitled to express gratitude or opposition with boos or applause, as though at a sports event. It remains unclear whether this atmosphere is consciously encouraged by the government team, but it is evident that public salaries do not translate into timely interventions to restore order. Small, recurring tensions reveal much about leadership style and public accountability.
In any political assembly, clarity matters: what the session aims to achieve, where it points, and the expected outcomes. If the objective is to stage a spectacle or to satisfy personal or political aspirations, that approach misses the point. The message for the mayor is straightforward: heed the input from the opposition and stay focused on the city’s real needs.