The City Hall of Sitges will cut the garbage fees by 50% during the fiscal year of 2014. This current year the fee is at 140 Euros, next year the fee will be at 70 Euros. Cuts will also include capital gains taxes that will go down by 45% in 2014. Our compromise is firm and there's no going back. We made it public this week, a sign that shows our commitment and trust in the results obtained thanks to hard work.
And why? The reasons are also clear. When we assumed power 20 months ago, the city's finances were in a sorry state. The previous years of bad management left the City Hall in a state of anomie, totally incapable of launching new projects, carry out investments or maintain the same tax levels. Therefore, we were forced to raise property tax (IBI) and allocate part of the revenue to cover the disproportionate deficit that we inherited.
It is necessary to explain that the current municipal government inherited a financial mess, but it is also true that such inheritance cannot be used as a permanent excuse. Therefore, the results of these first two years of government will allow us to reduce our financial pressure and cut our tax burden.
The decision is the result of the rigorous budgetary and financial management implemented by our government. The work carried out by Councilor for Finance, Jordi Mas, is absolutely meticulous, rigorous and effective. All government departments have implemented the aforementioned management model. A demonstration that good work leads to good results. Such results will allow us to cut garbage collection fees by half this year, very good news for all residents of Sitges. Along the same lines, we will also cut Property Tax (IBI), and we will do it after discussing the budget for 2014. Working together with organizations and civil society should allow us to agree measures to ensure a reduction of this tax.
A growth policy for Sitges is possible only if we are able to arrange and initiate the stabilization of municipal finances. We're on the right track!
