The number three on the electoral list of the Popular Party to the Arrecife City Council, Yonathan de León, has become this Friday, July 7, the new mayor of the city, thus replacing the current president of the Parliament of the Canary Islands, Astrid Pérez.
In his speech as the new mayor, De León has thanked "Astrid Pérez for the opportunity she has given him to work by her side for the past four years" and his "colleagues from the Popular Party and the Canarian Coalition for their trust and support of my election as mayor," he thanked.
"It has been four years that have allowed me to thoroughly understand the needs of the citizens and the problems of the city," De León recalled.
He assured that he "will continue working to advance the third capital of the Canary Islands" and that he will be "a mayor close to the citizens," and "will spend a lot of time on the street to build the friendly and beautiful Arrecife that we all dream of," he announced.
In addition, he wanted to emphasize that Astrid Pérez's departure, "will have a bittersweet taste for all of us who have been part of her team." "She has infected us with all her passion for things well done," he adds. "I am fully proud of her and wish her all the luck in the world in her new stage," he says.
"I face with enthusiasm the great challenge of being mayor of Arrecife"
He wanted to make it clear that "I face with enthusiasm the great challenge of being mayor of Arrecife." "I accept it with enthusiasm and humility, since it is an honor to be the young mayor in the history of Arrecife," he adds.
Also assuring that "PP and CC will work together to carry out many projects and investments." "I extend my hand to the opposition," to "be able to move the city forward without tension and from the most absolute respect," he took the opportunity to emphasize. "I believe in and bet on Arrecife," the new mayor concludes his speech.
In addition, Alfredo Mendoza, present at the plenary session, wanted to support his appointment, "I want to wish the mayor good luck and he has my hand extended throughout the legislature."
