The first party political meeting has taken place at Costa Esuri Golf Club when the PP Party presented its proposals for the future of Ayamonte with specific referances to CE. This just shows how fine the current Mayors future is balanced. just a few votes could unseat his minority administration at the Town Hall. One of the smaller parties has already withdrawn their support for the administration and they now govern as a minority. So as my by-line says no taxation without representation and do not forget we pay twice through the IBI and the EUC charge at least 2 Basura taxes as pointed out at the meeting.
Well it is not to late to register. With approximately 3 months until the elections, there is still time (just) to register to vote.
You must first register on the padrón - a list of all people living in a certain town. Registering not only gives residents the right to vote but also provides the municipality with extra finances for local services, as well as access to benefits and social care.
Empadronamiento (registration on the padrón) is straightforward and takes place at the local town hall. You simply need your address, your passport and a recent utility bill in your name.
Residents are also required to declare their intention to vote.
Normally, for existing residents, the voter registration form CERE-DFA-1 (Censo Electoral de Ciudadanos de la UE, no españoles, residentes) is required to be completed (or an REC-1 amendment form, if there has been a change of address), but the deadline for completing these forms has now passed.
However, by first registering on the padrón, it is still be possible to register to vote during what is known as the electoral reclaim period.
The reclaim period takes place between 4th and 11th of April and handing in an ELEC.5/MO3-1 form will be the last chance to state your desire to vote in your local election.
While engaging in the political process is obviously not a legal requirement, it does enable all residents to be involved in the community they live in and have their say in how it is run.
Or, to coin a well used phrase "No vote, no voice, no choice!"