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In a recent debate hosted by the Baixa Pombalina Dynamization Association, Carlos Moedas, the current President of the Lisbon City Council, outlined his plans for a second term in the upcoming October 12th local elections. Moedas, a candidate for the center-right coalition, faced questions and discussions about various issues, including urban hygiene, drug addiction, counterfeiting, and mobility in the city center's streets.
Moedas emphasized the importance of small changes in public policies, stating that they can have a significant impact on our daily lives. He proposed monthly meetings with traders to discuss a range of topics and encouraged them to report large volumes of garbage to city council services.
Regarding Rua da Prata, Moedas suggested limiting circulation to electric vehicles, while the rest of the street would be reserved for pedestrians. He also highlighted the municipality's decision to resume six-day-a-week collection of undifferentiated garbage, aiming to improve urban hygiene.
Moedas criticized some hotels and shops in Lisbon's Baixa for contributing to the garbage problem and promised to ensure the collection of all bags left at the ecopoints, specifically referring to the ecopoint at Restauradores.
The current municipal executive includes members from the "Novos Tempos" coalition and the "Mais Lisboa" coalition, among others. Moedas, who has been president of the Lisbon City Council since 2021, was accused in the past of "scaring people," but during the debate, traders and shopkeepers supported him.
Parties not aligned with Moedas in the municipal elections include left-wing parties like the Socialist Party (PS), the Left Bloc (BE), the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP), and other smaller or local electoral groups. Moedas is primarily supported by the center-right coalition, including the PSD and CDS-PP. Parties like Volt Portugal, a pro-European movement, also participate independently but have not won seats so far.
In terms of drug addiction, Moedas blamed the new "drug law" for allowing people to possess more doses without committing a crime. He proposed solutions to address this issue, although specific details were not provided during the debate.
The debate took place in a small room with approximately two dozen people. Moedas listened attentively to complaints and questions from almost everyone present, demonstrating his commitment to engaging with the community. As the election date approaches, Moedas continues to campaign for a second term, promising changes and improvements for the city of Lisbon.
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