Last Monday the first meeting of the joint committee formed by the council and the Platform of People Affected by the Mortgage and held Dénia Marina Alta, commitment acquired after a first meeting in the consistory.
During the meeting, which was attended by the mayor, Ana Kringe, The councilors Pepa Font y Pepa Sivera, The Chief of the Municipal Police, Jose Martinez Espasa Mayor; technicians housing and social services and two representatives of the platform, put on the table six points of engagement that requested the municipal government PAHs written last May.
First, the council undertook to bear the costs of the past two years on municipal taxes like property tax and goodwill that fall in those families give their home in lieu of payment or forced evictions. In addition, solicales aid could be asked to settle outstanding debts water bills, electricity and community.
The Dianense consistory informed members of the platform they are currently repairing and renovating some social housing for families them to lose their homes to foreclosures that were obsolete by the state, so that, gradually, will increase the number of homes. They also reported contacts that are amnteniendo with banks to open negotiations, although they stated that "They are not very receptive".
The fourth point of commitment from the municipal corporation not to let any family of his municipality on the street helpless before an eviction and make available all possible social aid, including emergency rooms in hostels, he was also taken.
As for conscientious objection of police officers, which could qualify for not attending an eviction, the Chief Mayor explained that the court orders are binding.
Following the first meeting of the joint committee, both sides agreed to meet periodically, without setting dates for convening them.
A greeting to all.
It is good news that many members of the City of Denia, chaired by Ms. mayor, meet with two representatives of the Platform of People Affected by the eviction. It is the right thing.
But I am disturbed by some vague: it says the corporation that are renovating several homes but does not seem specify deadlines for completion of conditioning; Hopefully the finished works when needed to be. Should not they have fixed something more concrete ?.
The corporation also says that "social assistance may be asking" for cases from families affected by evictions, but what guarantees the City Council that there will be funds for that aid ?, because, ask, you can ask; but another thing is to get .And, unfortunately, social services budgets are under minimal intolerably.
Regarding banks, he says the Corporation is negotiating with them, but, "They are not very receptive". That attitude and most of us were afraid; but what will the corporation if banks continue to execute evictions? Have you devised any position? Or it is not intended any action ?.
For example, a municipality of Tenerife warned that a bank would make an eviction that immediately withdraw their deposits and dealings with her. Result: The company halted the eviction immediately and entered into negotiations with the corporation and the PAHs in the locality. Not bad imitate the good.
Mr. Quartermaster Chief of Municipal Police says that "The court orders are binding" But I remember that some officials Galicia (firefighters) have signed conscientious objection publicly and no longer involved in evictions (to break padlocks and doors), then there is a silver lining to refuse. Another example: in Álava, the mayor has ordered the municipal police "to be passive in evictions". Maybe something can be done. Love means deeds, not sweet words.
Saluditos.
Lio Yi