Javea Grapevine Issue 175 - 2015 | Page 19

March 2015 XD plans bold move for election include members of the two teams who will work out the legal issues and the “paperwork” required to produce a joint list for the election. the combined total votes for both parties will produce another seat for the Coalition with the current accounting process. Xàbia Democratica representatives have highlighted that the two Parties complement each other and have similar values, also that during these last four years, they have worked well together with CpJ on very important issues in the Council such as Finance, Urban planning, also social services (during a crisis that has affected all the residents and forcing greater Departmental efforts) among others. Oscar stressed that this will be is a positive move for XD as although they hold the three most important roles in the Council at present and have done a very good job for Javea, there is a strong likelihood that due to the list system which is used in Spain an increased vote for the Socialists based on the personal popularity of the Mayor will result in Xabia Democratica candidates being removed from the ruling Coalition. Both sides see the possibility of creating a unique independent candidacy, which would be the only group involved in the elections that are not accountable to either Valencia or Madrid. XD and CpJ emphasized that the list, which has the possibility of generating friction in a coalition would not be a problem if they take the same positions they now hold. That is a total of five Councillors. A stronger Socialist dominated Council if they need partners may seek coalition with other parties like Compromis that is more closely aligned to their political philosophy. However they anticipate that this may well be more, and see the possibility of a sixth Councillor as Anton wants to place XD in a stronger position to be able to do the best for Javea. XD, he stressed, exists for the people and the Town of Javea and we have to do whatever is necessary to safeguard the future of this party by Lorna Ainsworth