Crevillent, a town of about 29,000 inhabitants, on the edge of the mountain range that separates the “Middle” Baix Vinalopó, a mountain range that is home to one of the province’s treasures, the protohistoric city of Herna – the Iberian settlement of Penya Negra – a remnant 9-6. century and recently museumized in 2021. From this point in the mountains, the sea, the vast orchards and palm trees that make up the Hondo Natural Park, the municipal district and its districts – Rincón de los Pablos from Realengo – as well as the streets of the city center where Crevillentinos and Crevillentinas grow. At this point, the dome crowning the Belén community and the neighborhoods that draw a map of the Moorish and Christian parades, Holy Week or the pilgrimages to San Isidro and San Pascual come to the fore.
He became mayor at the age of 21, became general manager at the age of 25, won the primary election at the age of 29, and led the Initiative at the age of 31.
Economic crises – and a certain “political laziness” in the mouths of some neighbors – have already closed the factories and their legendary carpet industry, swept away the cinema and demolished the Chapi Theater before it was time to see a movie or even finish. -of course the function… Even so, if the inhabitants of Crevillent were characterized by one thing, it was for their endurance: artistic, musical and sporting traditions were not lacking for the serenades of the Mare de Déu del Rosari. for the traditional San Silvestre. Other monuments stand out, such as the blue obelisk designed by Miguel Ruiz, which the popular ones have erected in the middle of the Rambla, astounding many neighbors (and television shows showing the work with the budget). And on the way from the Rambla to Fontenay, from the streets to the plaza and other neighbourhoods, there is one issue that is particularly discussed today: Aitana Mas will be Consell’s new vice president.
Jesús Ruiz (Compromís), a member of the municipality’s Cultural council, who is the pre-school teacher of the woman who will take her place in all positions of Mónica Oltra, emphasizes Mas’s relationship with the town: “Even while in Valencia, he did not stop participating in the festivities in the Aitana Pont neighborhood, in the Marathon club …”, worthy of his proactivity “She is also a woman, young…young and represents a new generation that can change things based on determined values,” she says. As they say from the City Council, “from a very young age she has always taken on great responsibilities”. so this change was another step in his political career: at 21 he was mayor in opposition, he became general manager at age 25 he won a primary with 29 and at 31 he was already part of the Venture project, a position that led him to vice president at 32 Poble Valencià They often complain of the militancy of the initiative and the joint Compromís project “the situation that brought him to this position”, but all sources list his career and highlight his ability to work. However, some party members note that despite his skills, he “may not be ready for this responsibility yet”. They are the least. Many have high hopes for him. Meanwhile, People’s Party spokesman Miguel Ángel Sánchez replied to this newspaper, demanding evaluations, that “on this occasion, we will not express an opinion”. The socialists also delayed their statements.
But beyond the Consistory is Plaça del Cavall – the Plaza de la Comunidad Valenciana, renamed with the equestrian Jaume II, Belén, and the streets and neighborhoods: Santísima Trinidad, el Angel, Vila Vella, La Salut, Ronda Sur, Calvari…the subject inevitably emerges, and when asked what they think of a Crevillentina becoming the new vice president, the reaction of the neighbors is generally positive: Conxa Gilabert, director of the Macià Abela institute, where Aitana was educated, her academic and artistic excellence stands out: “José Sempere Congost brief He came to win the short story competition,” he explains. “In the monastery we talked about the other day, both he and his sister were excellent students and we are very proud of the centre. He has also always been very social.
Paco, manager of the legendary Estrella de África restaurant and author of the many-approved “best arrós i mondongo”, took the news with surprise and confirmed that a Crevillentina “looks very good” to reach the Vice Presidency of the Government of Valencia. She also asks whose daughter she is and what her family nickname is to better position her: “I already know who she is,” she says. “I think it’s very, very good,” he adds. Carmen, the manager of El Pollastre Crevillentí, which prepares meals for many neighbors near Dels Abrets every day, cannot suppress her joy at the news and calls it a “meravella”. “It’s nice to have someone in town become Vice President. I’m not saying it will help us, but it’s great that Crevillent’s name is known,” she emphasizes.
Aitana Mas has been affiliated with the Crevillent Marathon Club for years and currently serves as a board member. Antonio Luis Mas, president of the club, said: “Over the 16 years I have joined the club, I have always seen Aitana, especially in San Silvestre, where he does not miss even if he fulfills his obligations abroad, in Valencia. He organizes the awards ceremony regularly. and even marking the circuit the previous day. Antonio Luis Mas stresses that it is to “help in everything he can” and is confident that in politics he will follow the same line of sportsmanship he practiced at the club, especially as he is now facing one of the most important long-distance races of his life.
Source: Informacion
