At the last Ordinary Plenary Session held in Tinajo on November 12, the Tinajo Renewal Movement (MRT) presented a motion to urge the companies responsible for cabling and pole infrastructure to repair or replace those that are in evident state of deterioration in the municipality.
From the MRT, they point out that "most of these poles show significant wear and tear, which not only creates a bad image but also poses a risk to the safety of citizens."
The proposal also included requesting support from other administrations —Cabildo de Lanzarote, Government of the Canary Islands, Canary Federation of Municipalities, among others— with the aim of reinforcing institutional pressure, since, according to the MRT, "these are multinational companies that do not respond with empathy or agility to the real needs of the municipalities," points out Antonio Morales.
The MRT states that "there are neighbors who have tried to build a second floor on their homes and have not been able to do so because the cables pass over their rooftops, and the companies have not responded to their requests for relocation or adaptation, or take years to do so." Therefore, they maintain that "it is the administration that must lead these efforts and ensure the interests of the citizens, using all available means to correct these situations that they consider unfair."However, Morales states that "Mayor Jesús Machín and his governing group voted against the motion, arguing that some companies are already carrying out these tasks and that, when a problem arises, he directly contacts a manager of said companies to resolve it." The MRT considers it particularly striking that "Machín turns to managers he calls 'his friends' but does not demand anything from them, evidencing, in the MRT's opinion, that cronyism is prioritized over the general interest and the needs of the residents."
From the MRT they add that "the facts show that we were not wrong". They point out that, "a few days after the Plenary session, a pole broke on El Rofero street, where it still remains in a sand-filled ditch and with low-hanging cables crossing the road", which, according to the MRT, represents "a clear risk for vehicles and pedestrians". They assure that this situation reflects "a clear dereliction of duty by the governing group and very little interest in improving the municipality", stating that current policies are leading "Tinajo to absolute abandonment".
"The municipal government has not prioritized a problem that directly affects the safety and quality of life of our neighbors," they state from the MRT, lamenting that, once again, "Tinajo and its people are being turned their backs on," Morales concludes
