The mayor and the councillor for good governance presented the municipal accounts and estimates for the year
24 february 2022
Adeje mayor José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga and the councillor for good governance, Epifanio Díaz Hernandez presented the annual budget estimates today, 24 February. The council estimate a 6% increase in spending this year, up to €94.5 million, and is currently without debt and operating within all statutory economic parameters.
“These estimates represent a step forward and are an integral part of our advancement towards a better borough and better lives for our residents”, said the mayor. “The future Adeje is an Adeje that is seeing experiencing digital and ecological transitions, moving ahead in competitivity and sustainability.”
José Miguel Rodríguez Fraga explained that the path taken by Adeje is the one that has already converted the borough into a tourism leader, and that the wealth created by tourism is being fed back into making the lives of those who live in Adeje better as “the people of Adeje are an essential part of our strength”.
Epifanio Díaz said that the growth in departmental spending was also an indication that all areas were working well and recovering after the last two years. He referred to the importance of spending on public employment locally, with new jobs being created in divisions, including the local police; “we are continuing to augment public services for our people, meeting social needs and hiring professionals where needed in areas of care and dependency for instance”.
There will be increased spending in the rubbish collection, water treatment and waste management. He noted that last year the council used €2 million to cover the cost of freezing local taxes.
The mayor mentioned that some funds would also be used to look at integrating the Casa Fuerte into future plans for the borough. He also spoke of the on-going project to link the tourist zones and the town of Adeje to enrich tourism and benefit local businesses and cultural centres. Education, sport, and the promotion of local traditions also continue to receive funding, “because they are part of who we are, symbols of our identity, which bring us together and distinguish us too”.
