January 21st

Called into the Town Hall this morning and it was bedlam. Everyone was dashing about for various reasons but I needed to see Candido about the election as my granddaughter has her communion close to the date I expected the election to be and so I needed to clarify things.

Firstly I have decided to stand for consideration for the Partido Andalucista in this years election. I think I can do it for one more term if elected. I asked Candido if the party would want me to out my name forward and he said that it was up to me but that he would value my participation. So I then asked what date the elections would be so that I could sort out flights for the communion. The election is always held on the 4th Sunday in May, which this year is the 22nd.

I then asked when we would be looking to compile the manifesto and he said that firstly we have to agree the list of 14 names for submission and those 14 together with the rest of the party would put that together nearer the time. Whilst we were having this conversation he asked what would be the biggest concerns of the expat community and responded that obviously the ongoing situation regarding the court cases was uppermost in most peoples minds. He then asked if I thought it would be worthwhile if he addressed a meeting at which, as Mayor, he could answer questions and explain how the court cases were going and what the current situation was. I said that I thought that would be very worthwhile. So we have agreed that he will meet with the solicitors to get updated with regard to all the cases and we would organise a date for a meeting at the Renfe building in La Alfoquia at which everyone would be welcome and he would inform people and take questions. Whilst discussing this Andreas voiced his concerns that his english is not good enough for such meetings as some words he could not translate. I told him that he did very well and I am sure we will manage. The format of the meeting would be an introduction from myself followed by an explanatory statement from Candido followed by questions. he would also be able to give his view as Mayor on any improvements that people felt could be done within the municipality.

Francisco entered the room so I asked how we were getting on with obtaining a Parabolic mirror for Avenida Europa and he told me it should be delivered next week! I then asked him why Endesa had not yet connected the lights in Cuesta de los Pinos and at that Candido rang the boss man at Endesa who stated that the boletin should be with the Town Hall by middle of next week and they should be switched on within one week of that.

As usual any questions or queries email me at jiminysimpson@gmail.com