The two vote gap separates the PP from holding the Mayoralty in Ibi, to the detriment of PSPV. It’s such a small difference that it’s not surprising that it’s being scrutinized by the central electoral board after the popular’s appeal to accept the nine votes deemed void. Therefore, the color of the town hall will depend on how the dispute ends, as well as the date of establishment of the Alicante Provincial Assembly, because if the matter is finally settled in court, it will be postponed until mid-July. in the middle of the general election campaign.
Surprise took a leap in Ibi on 28 May, when the PP succeeded in expanding its municipal power in the Alicante prefecture. Popular Rafael Serralta managed to win the election again after serving three terms at the head of the assembly, but the number of councilors fell short of nine compared to the combined of seven obtained by PSPV and four obtained by Som Ibi-Compromís. in this way, they were able to seize the mayorship with a government pact. The company’s last mayor fell into the hands of Vox.
From election night, however, it became clear that things would not end there, as the PP was very close to obtaining another councilor who would have allowed it to retain the command post when the socialists lost. .
The first round of a contest that could drag on for a long time took place this Monday, when the district election board approved the first count, keeping the results. Of course, sources from both parties point out that the council’s margin for jumping sides was reduced to two, with the board estimating some of the invalid votes, giving the PP three more and the PSPV two.
This is what caused the PP not to throw the towel and this time to appeal to the central election board in the hope that the decision would be in its own best interests. Socialists also demand that one of the invalid votes be given to them. If the decision, which should in principle come between Thursday and Friday this week, is accepted by both political formations, the first mayor will be sworn in on June 17, like the others.
The problem would arise if one of the parties decided to file a contentious election appeal, which would not only force the mayor to attend a plenary session from July 5, but would also delay the constitution of the Alicante State Assembly. , originally scheduled between 23 and 28 June. And under current regulations, provincial organizations cannot be structured until all city councils have been formed, so a disagreement on these features means that the general assembly cannot meet until mid-July, which means a plenary meeting. In the middle of the 23rd general election campaign.
Yes, the composition of the State Council is already fully clear, with 16 deputies for the PP, 13 for the PSPV and an absolute majority for Compromís and Vox.
Valencia
On the other hand, Mislata mayor and PSPV provincial leader Carlos Fernández Bielsa is a favorite to win the Valencia City Council presidency after failing to gain the support of Jorge Rodríguez’s party, Vall Ens Uneix. Who was first contacted? Bielsa begins to shape its team with the confidence of managing the main left institution of the Group. The list of exact names will be approved by the state government this Wednesday, and Neus Garriguez, the mayor of La Pobla Llarga, will be underestimated; Mayor of Jordi, the first mayor of Cullera; and Vicente Mascarell, provincial secretary of the PSPV Organization and Gandía councilor.
Source: Informacion
Emma Matthew is a political analyst for “Social Bites”. With a keen understanding of the inner workings of government and a passion for politics, she provides insightful and informative coverage of the latest political developments.