Ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, Alcoy’s PSPV-PSOE faction is not expecting any dramatic shifts. Mayor Toni Frances announced on Friday that she intends to run again, pursuing a fourth term and removing any doubt about a possible leadership change. For the moment, there is no indication that she will accept a higher office within the administration, although she has not ruled out the possibility of combining her City Council duties with other responsibilities. She also serves as the spokesperson for the socialist group in the Provincial Council.
Frances spoke with clear intent about her personal goal and the path ahead. She expressed, with conviction, that she possesses the dream, the strength, and the desire to continue working for Alcoy. Her remarks were delivered alongside Jordi Martínez, the general secretary of the Alcoy Socialists, who also serves as the current deputy mayor and is widely regarded as a pivotal figure within the governing team. Frances highlighted that she enjoys broad support from colleagues, the leadership team, and many residents. The moment feels pivotal for the city due to ongoing projects and the anticipated development of new plans funded by European resources. The 2023 elections, she noted, laid out a challenge to extend and intensify the city’s modernization efforts, and she urged the administration to maintain that course amid the current momentum.
Since the Socialists gained control of the council in 2011, the party has enjoyed a steady rise in voter backing. Frances has repeatedly focused on achieving an absolute majority, leveraging cooperation with Compromís and Esquerra Unida to secure the most votes in earlier cycles. Four years later, the party won with twelve councilors, just one shy of an outright majority in a fragmented opposition landscape. The opposition includes a still significant presence from the PP, which holds four councilors, underscoring the challenge of building durable majorities in a diverse political environment. Frances also referenced what she described as the strength of the governing team in contrast to a lack of other prominent political figures who might contest their leadership in the near term.
When asked directly whether stepping away from the mayoral post to pursue higher positions could be on the horizon, Frances reaffirmed her intention to continue serving as mayor of Alcoy. She suggested that any future responsibilities outside the mayor’s office would be considered only after the current priorities have been addressed, stressing that her primary commitment remains with Alcoy. The prospects for new or expanded roles would be evaluated in due course, she indicated, but her focus would be on fulfilling the mayoral mandate first. Her stance emphasizes continuity of leadership over any rapid shifts in governance.
Jordi Martínez reinforced Frances’s message, describing her as a candidate full of energy, renewal, and a comprehensive project for the city. He asserted that Frances is the best choice to lead Alcoy at this juncture and noted the honor she has earned to take this step. Martínez, who also serves as the deputy mayor and the general secretary of the Alcoy Socialists, emphasized that there remains substantial work to complete in the government’s agenda and that the team has a clear sense of direction and shared goals. He stopped short of naming specific contenders for the final slate, indicating that the list will be refined over the coming months as plans take shape and new participants align with the program. Source details: Alcoy Socialist Party communications indicate that the roster will be finalized after careful consultation with party members and supporters, with a focus on ensuring a strong, unified team ready to advance major infrastructure, social, and economic projects for the city.
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