Several unexpected moves shape the local race as Elda’s Popular Party reveals its May slate with Paco Sánchez at the helm. The announcement signals a bold strategy, featuring familiar faces and new energy. Alberto Javier García Pérez has reiterated his stance, emphasizing that this mandate should be led by the fourth person on the roster when applicable.
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In a parallel shift, four Ciudadanos members from the current administration Row have stepped away to join Francisco Sánchez’s new lineup. Loles Esteve, Cristina Juan, Patricia Frade and Francisco Javier Pérez resign their parliamentary roles to join the fresh, surprising list. Esteve, who oversees the Shoe Museum, has secured third place on the Elda Popular Party list.
Esteve is a current councilor with a background in economics. Since 2017 she has led the Shoe Museum, and prior to that she spent a decade as an assistant finance director on the equity derivatives board. Her career includes additional roles at other firms until six years ago when she joined the private foundation associated with the Shoe Museum.
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During the list presentation Sánchez described the group as composed of devoted, highly capable individuals. The profiles highlighted include experts in urban planning, education, health, and engineering, all essential to the needs of public life in Elda.
He added that voters will assess not just the names but the capabilities and resources these candidates bring to public service. The emphasis is on what each person can contribute to the city council and the daily life of residents.
In a visual wrap-up of the event, a note stated that the Elda People’s Party information was part of the presentation of the election list.
Additionally, the slate closes with Pepe Cremades, a veteran Eldense political figure and former senator from Alianza Popular. The party frames this move as a way to engage the broader base and reassure supporters that the entire organization is pulling in the same direction.
The 2023 municipal election lineup for the Elda People’s Party was listed as follows, with each candidate contributing to the party’s city-wide vision:
1. Francisco Sanchez Martinez
2. Felipe Jose Martinez Martinez
3. Maria Dolores Esteve Juan
4. Alberto Javier Garcia Perez
5. Maria Jesus García Viern
6. Francisco Javier Vidal Conejero
7. Jose Vicente Fernandez Navarro
8. Ivan Obrador Remiro
9. Cristina Maria Juan Ortuño
10. Patricia Frade Roca
11. Francisco Javier Perez Maestre
12. Maria Jesus Arráez Vera
13. José Camarasa Matea
14. Miguel Angel Rubio Sánchez
15. Estefania Belmar Sanchez
16. Cristian Navarro Martinez
17. Alexia Mataix Poveda
18. Jesus Martinez Gandia
19. Marta Terol Oliver
20. Fernando Alvarez Ferrandiz
21. Iván Minguez Gómez
22. Irene Sirvent Caurin
23. Nuria Almendros Jaen
24. Antonio Nieto Zamora
25. Jose Cremades Mellado
First substitute: Adelardo Pascual López Sirvent
Second substitute: Micaela Rubio Marco
Third substitute: José Luis Miralles Zamora