José García Ruiz is serving a new electoral promise and launches the "Senate of Elders", in the words of the mayor "this Senate will participate directly in management and decision-making municipal, bringing their experience and wisdom on issues of common interest is also a very important channel of citizen participation in the elderly in the municipality. "
García Ruiz, particularly sensitized to the elderly, has promised to listen to opinions, complaints and experiences of the Consultative Council of María Martínez, representative of the Pensioner's home in San Pedro, Maria Isabel Hernandez, representing the largest in the county, Bartholomew Pepita and Francisco Martinez, representing the largest and Thomas Lo Pagan Peñalver, trusted by the mayor.
The Department of Citizenship, who heads María José Albaladejo, managed by competent negotiated, convene sessions depending on the needs of members of the Senior Senate constituted with the objective of establishing a communication channel with the Third Age, promoting social participation of older people, looking after the interests of the sector, promote volunteerism and partnerships in the Third Age and foster intergenerational relationships.
"You have a tough task, are the transmitters of the concerns of the neighbors, I propose rescue traditions and gradually expand the number of people who form the Senate until you can walk alone and act with freedom and autonomy in your duties for this project be continued regardless of who governs, "Garcia told them at the first meeting of the Senate members were delighted to finally have a channel through which their proposals are heard.
Source: Ayuntamiento de San Pedro del Pinatar