Yesterday, the city of Benissa witnessed a demonstration where around 600 residents voiced their dissatisfaction with the local government's fiscal measures. The protest focused on the significant tax increases imposed by the Popular Party, specifically the Property Tax (IBI) and Vehicle Tax (IVTM). In this article, we delve into the residents' concerns and their call for fair solutions that do not exacerbate the town's situation.
Discontent with Fiscal Measures
Residents express their dissatisfaction with recent tax increases and fiscal policies.
Residents of Benissa took to the streets to voice their discontent with the fiscal measures implemented by the local government. The protest was a response to the significant tax increases, including a 45% rise in the Property Tax (IBI) and a 53% increase in the Vehicle Tax (IVTM).
The residents accuse the government team and Mayor Arturo Poquet of inefficiently managing the municipality and imposing excessive tax burdens on the citizens. They believe that these measures are disproportionate, especially considering the ongoing social crisis.
By imposing such tax increases, the government is essentially penalizing the residents for their inability to manage the town. This has led to a growing sense of frustration and a call for fairer solutions that do not worsen the situation of the people of Benissa.
Manifesto Questioning Fiscal Policies
A manifesto read during the protest challenges the fiscal policies of the Popular Party.
During the protest, three residents of Benissa - Lourdes, Cecilia, and Isabel - took the opportunity to read a manifesto that questioned the fiscal policies of the Popular Party. The manifesto specifically targeted the government team and Mayor Arturo Poquet, accusing them of inefficient management and imposing excessive tax increases.
Lourdes, in her speech, highlighted the disproportionality of these measures, especially in the midst of a social crisis. She argued that the government is essentially charging the citizens for their inability to effectively manage the town.
Cecilia proposed alternative fiscal management strategies, such as imposing taxes on large companies and those that contribute the most to pollution. She believes that these measures would be fairer and more sustainable for the residents of Benissa.
Isabel emphasized the social impact of the tax increases, highlighting the risk of poverty and social exclusion faced by a significant portion of the population. She called for immediate revocation of the tax increases and the search for fair solutions that prioritize the well-being of the residents.
Concerns for Social Crisis
Residents express concerns about the impact of tax increases on the social crisis in Benissa.
The tax increases imposed by the local government have raised concerns about the social crisis in Benissa. The residents believe that these measures will exacerbate the existing challenges faced by a significant portion of the population.
With a 45% increase in the Property Tax (IBI) and a 53% rise in the Vehicle Tax (IVTM), there is a growing risk of poverty and social exclusion. Many residents already struggle to make ends meet, and these tax burdens will only further burden them.
The protesters argue that the government should focus on finding fair solutions that do not disproportionately affect the most vulnerable members of society. They propose alternatives, such as taxing large companies and polluters, to ensure a more equitable distribution of the tax burden.
Call for Fair Solutions
Residents demand the immediate revocation of tax increases and fair solutions to the fiscal challenges.
The residents of Benissa are united in their demand for fair solutions to the fiscal challenges facing the town. They firmly believe that the tax increases imposed by the local government are unjust and will only worsen the situation for the residents.
During the protest, the residents called for the immediate revocation of the tax increases and the implementation of alternative measures that do not disproportionately burden the citizens. They emphasized the need for a more equitable distribution of the tax burden, including taxing large companies and those that contribute the most to pollution.
The protesters have vowed to remain organized and active in their fight against these measures. They are determined to ensure that the government listens to their concerns and works towards fair solutions that prioritize the well-being of the residents of Benissa.
