1. Why should I vote for your party in this election?

Ciudadanos is a party made up of people from normal citizens with the sole purpose of working for Ayamonte and for anyone who considers themselves to be part of Ayamonte. We are not professional politicians and we do not have any pretensions other than to raise Ayamonte to the position it deserves which other political parties have not managed to do. We believe that Ayamonte should not be governed by hasty decisions or grants, but rather that it needs a strategic development plan, taking into account the most representative sectors of Ayamonte’ s society, such as tourism, fishing, in addition to businesses and the hotel industry, all linked to our unique geography and history and culture. This plan is of vital importance, in order to offer a quality destination within an increasingly globalized world where the competition of other municipalities is an increasingly pressing problem that we must not overlook. We are not going to arrive promising things that we do not know if we can complete, our main promise is to listen to the people/inhabitants. Politics should be an instrument to serve the people and should be considered as the driving force for a common good and should never be used as a tool at the service of a minority.

2. Walking around the streets of Ayamonte you always come across dog excrement, I know there was a campaign to educate dog owners on the matter and fines introduced however the problem persists. Do you have any plans to tackle this problem?

Values, such as civility and education, are fundamental for the good coexistence and decorum of a town like Ayamonte. One of the proposals that we contemplate in our program is the regularization of any type of domestic animal, so that in this way we can carry out a census by species for its rapid identification. Ayamonte should be a reference in the province as an example of civic responsibility, and for this reason we are committed to increasing awareness through advertising campaigns, talks in schools and the inclusion of activities under the name "eClean City" In addition, we will look to increase the sanction for the defecation of domestic animals on public roads, rewarding even those who actively participate to eradicate this poor example of public spirit.

3. There are a number of unfinished and deteriorating buildings in Ayamonte are there any plans to tidy up this aspect?

There are legal channels to alleviate this image, only political will is needed, and we have it. There are many housing developments that are not finished which belong to banking entities. They are the proprietors of these developments and they must finish the development as set out in the original planning permission. There are also unfenced plots and houses in ruins that have their owners or supposed owners, which is easy to locate. But it is the responsibility of the Town Council to demand that they comply with the ordinances and that they are completely fenced, finished, decent and clean to avoid the proliferation of harmful species for the inhabitants of the city. It's a matter of good will and management, not public money.

4. The Congress & Exhibition Centre is still closed will it ever open?

One of the electoral promises of the present municipal corporation was the opening of the Congress and exhibitions Center, something that has not happened with the consequent damage that this represents, both for the city, which sees its capacity to attract new visitors diminish, as for the building itself, due to the non-use of the installations and no maintenance, as it deteriorates year after year with the consequent increase in cost that this causes for its launch/opening. One of the fundamental objectives that Ciudadanos Ayamonte considers is the consolidation of tourism outside the summer season, and here the Congress Centre plays a fundamental role. After meetings held with large companies that are established in our city, these inform us about the need they have to bring another type of tourism, the opening of the Congress Centre, tourism that currently uses nearby locations that have this service. For all these reasons within the strategic plan of tourism development we place great importance on the upcoming opening of the Palace of Congress and exhibitions.

5. Pozo del Camino and Punta de Moral have Doctors offices but Costa Esuri still does not have one are there any plans to build one?

The health competencies correspond to the autonomic government, that is to say with the Junta de Andalucía, which for 40 years has been governed by the PSOE. Since Ciudadanos is in the autonomous government of Andalusia, it has come to light that there were 506,408 people (60% of the Andalusian waiting lists)that were not accounted for in the official statistics. For the implementation of primary care centers, the population ratios and distance that exist between centers are taken into account. Costa Esury complies with these ratios considerably, which is why we should ask ourselves why, today and in the 21st century, there is no primary health care center in this area of Ayamonte, or at least at times of the year when residents multiply. Ciudadanos Ayamonte, given that it has direct communication with the government of the Junta de Andalucía, will communicate this need and work tirelessly on this matter, so that if the current conditions are met, it will persistently be demanded.

6. Will the road Ronda Felipe IV be opened so traffic can come into Ayamonte along the River Guadiana?

Yes, we have a plan to connect the center of the city, through Calle de las Flores and with the roundabout of the new industrial estate and thus reduce traffic through the centre of town, Galdámez street and Camino de la Noria. This new access will also serve as an evacuation route within the evacuation plan of the municipality that we will update when obtain the town council, since we do not know if there is a disaster evacuation plan, and if there is one, it is absolutely unknown to the population.

7. Access to fibre optic internet connection is becoming more important, however on Isla Canela and parts of Costa Esuri and the new industrial estate it is still not available. Does your party have any plans to ensure high speed internet connection for all Ayamonte?

The installation of optic fiber optic lies with each company supplying this service, so they are the ones that must proceed with the installation. These companies evaluate the installation according to the number of customers that can use the service and the economic viability. For the installation of the fiber optic in urban areas, it is necessary to request the corresponding building permits which are granted by the town council, a suitable moment to initiate conversations with the supplying companies and urge them to carry out the installation in peripheral neighborhoods. These efforts should already be made and resolved, but apparently 4 years are not enough to solve this type of problem. In Ayamonte there should be no first or second-class inhabitants, they all have the same obligations, therefore everyone must have the same rights and equal services within the whole municipality.

8. The road surfaces throughout Ayamonte have deteriorated a lot do you have any plan to resolve this problem?

In the current municipal budget there is a amount assigned for the resurfacing of part of the town since they were approved to carried out this year, but apparently its execution is not important if a political yield to be gained, apparently for the Popular Party government the next elections are more important than the welfare of the Ayamontinos, they are more concerned about the position of their councilors than the discomfort and bad image that the current situation conveys. The same happens with Costa Esuri,these works will start in the electoral period when they start thinking that they will remain in the town hall. We know with what intention things are done, we know that we are not a priority for the current government, we know that professional politicians only worry about their salary. We are not like them. Ciudadanos believes that Ayamonte needs a restructuring of its footpaths and pavements and not only the asphalt. We also note the deterioration of the sidewalks in Costa Esuri or the pavement in the town centre. The strategic plan of development contemplates the replacement of the existing pavement and in other cases the replacement by a more resistant pavement taking into account the use to which it is being submitted.

9. Should you be elected Mayor what is the single most important change you would make in Ayamonte during your term in Office?

As we have mentioned before, Ayamonte can not be governed by hasty decisions or grants, Ayamonte needs a STRATEGIC PLAN OF GENERATIONAL DEVELOPMENT that integrates all sectors of Ayamonte’s society within the framework of sustainable development that comes with our geographical situation and with the respect to our history and culture. Ayamonte needs a reference for where to go, a place to go and an ambitious destination that transforms our city into something more than a beautiful town. For this reason we will develop a common line of work where we can walk towards the Ayamonte of the future. A reorganization of the town centre, where the hospitality sector and pedestrian coexist perfectly, unifying criteria in terms of the aesthetics of awnings, Courses in foreign languages, increased street cleaning, comprehensive maintenance of squares and streets . It is intolerable the state of neglect that can be seen in the Plaza de la Laguna and its surroundings, where we continually see how they limit themselves to patching up what has deteriorated, and in many cases, not even that. Establishing a mobility plan in the municipality is fundamental, the rearrangement of traffic and the management of parking. The huge influx of visitors in summer makes it necessary to modify access to the town centre, establish an evacuation plan for any contingency and altercation that may occur. We need to attract new investors, we see how in nearby cities, large areas are developed while Ayamonte is forgotten, we need to encourage quality employment, so that our talent does not have to leave the town. We need policies so that a large company can be installed in Ayamonte in record time, facilitate the procedures and not put more obstacles should be the common goal of any corporation. We have observed how in the past large companies have wanted to settle in the locality and the neglect by the politicians have made them desist in the attempt, this can not be tolerated and must be taken into account in the upcoming elections. Ciudadanos is a party composed of people from civil society, businessmen, professionals, who have not afraid of work and who are perfectly aware of the most important problems that the town has.

10. It is very difficult to find parking spaces in Ayamonte, especially now with the works along the river, do you have any plans to alleviate this problem?

The execution of the works "Ayamonte Mira al Rio" will lead to a reduction in parking within the town centre, transferring them to the San Francisco area. The central area of Ayamonte due to its disposition makes it practically impossible to create new parking areas, for which we believe that the solution is to promote urban transport and the best connection with new parking areas, located in the immediate vicinity of the congress palace. Another proposal that we have in our electoral program, is the creation of a footbridge / bridge / viewpoint, just above the entrance to the marina, to be able to connect, in this way, the center of Ayamonte with the south zone of the shore of the marina. This plot, due to its extension is ideal due to its location for a large parking area that considerably alleviates the problem of parking of vehicles, especially in summer, when the problem becomes considerably more problematic.