Arona Contracts Stalled Amid Political Row

The Arona municipality is currently facing a hold-up on important contracts. These contracts are for things like roads, parks, and keeping public buildings and streets in good condition. The opposition group, Más por Arona, says this problem started because an appeal was filed against the City Council with the Administrative Tribunal for Public Contracts of the Canary Islands (TACPC). The decision on this appeal is still pending.

Más por Arona blames the current three-party government, made up of PP, CC, and Vox, for this delay. They claim the government's planning and management of the contract details were poor. The party is also concerned about the uncertainty this creates for employees of the affected public companies, who are unsure about the future of their jobs. Furthermore, they warned that if these essential contracts, which impact residents' quality of life, remain blocked indefinitely, it could put the entire municipality at risk.

In response, Clari Pérez, Arona's First Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Environment and Public Services, stated that appeals in public contract procedures are a common and normal part of the administrative system, ensuring its fairness. She denied that filing an appeal with the TACPC is an unusual situation or that it has led to services being stopped.

Pérez assured everyone that services are continuing as normal and that the City Council is still working to meet the needs of its residents. She also reported that they are in constant communication with the companies and their employees to reassure them that their jobs are not at risk. The local government representative criticized Más por Arona, suggesting their statements are designed to cause alarm and attract media attention.