The new regulation approved by the regional government raises the payable fee from 30.93 to 35 euros per inhabitant, representing an increase of over 13%. This decision directly impacts municipal coffers, as the additional resources allocated to this fee cannot be used for other policies, investments, and public services for the city.
Mayor Javier Corpa stated that "we San Fernando residents pay this money." He therefore criticized the PP municipal group, asserting that "when they talk about tax cuts, they are lying," as the Community of Madrid is increasing the burdens that local councils, and consequently citizens, must bear.
The City Council demands that the regional Executive justify the reasons for this increase and provide detailed and transparent information on the fee's evolution. It calls for knowledge of the revenue obtained, the interventions carried out, and the financial resources allocated to the service's provision.
The City Council insists that any increase in the required financial contribution must be accompanied by guarantees regarding the adequate provision of the service, both in terms of personnel, material resources, and prevention actions. It is considered important to know what specific improvements justify the fee increase, especially given warnings from sector professionals regarding the availability of staff and preventive measures.
The City Council urges the government of the Community of Madrid to provide explanations for the hike, detail the destination of collected funds, and open a dialogue framework with affected municipalities, to prevent the increased cost of an essential service from translating into greater pressure on local government budgets.
