Elche Campaign Update: Focused on Water, Infrastructure, and Local Trust
During a recent outreach, the PP delegation presented to the farmers and residents of Camp d’Elx a plan centered on the areas that have seen neglect over the last eight years. The candidate stressed that the Popular Party acts as the essential supplier of water for the countryside and its farmers, highlighting the central role of reliable resources in rural life.
Paul Ruz outlined a vision to create a field window with a clear objective to speed up procedures that affect the daily life of local farmers. The message was simple: those who need aid should know exactly where to go to access it and who can advocate on their behalf. Many residents feel their concerns faded away when the administration shifted its focus. This window of opportunity is meant to be a farmer’s ally, ensuring the City Council acts as a facilitator rather than a barrier.
Municipal Water Plan
A proactive municipal water plan is being discussed in coordination with Santa Pola. The goal is to leverage the waste water treatment plant to serve the Elche domain. The plan emphasizes building new infrastructure and reusing existing facilities because local leaders are deeply involved and committed to the site and its water users.
About 400 water users and Camp d’Elx residents gathered around Pablo Ruz at Valverde’s hermitage square last night.
National Water Pact
The mayoral candidate noted that the PP supports the National Water Pact and that the PPCV government program aligns with its requirements. The plan envisions cooperation among the Generalitat, councils, and town halls to enable full reuse of recovered water for both agricultural and urban purposes.
Elche PP Proposes Sidewalks and a TRAM Boulevard
The proposal includes sidewalks up to twelve meters wide and a boulevard along Avenida de la Libertad to accommodate the TRAM, aiming to improve mobility and safety for residents who rely on this corridor for daily activities.
Accusations
The PP candidate and farmer Roque Bru accused the Elche City Council of making empty talk about water. The criticism points to perceived inconsistency between public statements in Madrid and actions on the ground in Elche. Supporters of the council say that the party has backed ecological initiatives and tackled countryside concerns, while opponents argue that promises have not translated into tangible improvements.