PRESS RELEASE
On Monday, September 15, the Party for the Independence of Orihuela Costa (PIOC) held its bimonthly meeting, marking one other step ahead within the motion for self-determination. Attendance was robust, with membership rising to greater than 200, reflecting the rising momentum behind our trigger.
The assembly served to take inventory of achievements and set out the trail forward. Since the final municipal elections—the place we got here near securing a councillor—PIOC has made important advances. Today, an knowledgeable working group of over 20 members is driving initiatives that matter to our group.
From exposing foul water discharges in Cala Mosca Ravine and denouncing the shortage of disabled bogs within the Town Hall—each now underneath judicial overview—to pressuring authorities to restore roads and handle the garbage disaster, PIOC has already delivered outcomes.
Looking forward, our priorities for the approaching months are clear: the launch of a devoted Orihuela Costa e-newsletter, authorized motion to problem the unfair garbage tax, and continued strain for long-overdue infrastructure—the rehabilitation of the Ramón de Campoamor constructing, the AP7 bridge, a brand new faculty, and the long-promised ecopark.
By the tip of this yr, PIOC will probably be able to take the subsequent step: the marketing campaign to win councillors within the May 2027 elections. Our purpose is formidable however achievable—14,000 votes. That is the quantity that may give Orihuela Costa a majority voice and the independence it deserves.
There are greater than 20,000 eligible voters in Orihuela Costa. The secret’s to make sure they register and perceive what’s at stake. Registering to vote takes little effort, but the rewards are monumental. Today, Orihuela Costa contributes over €50 million yearly to Orihuela, however solely half of that returns to our group. Independence would enable us, after masking important providers, to reinvest greater than €25 million yearly into enhancing our city.
We want solely look to Pilar de la Horadada to see what is feasible. Their independence was hard-won, nevertheless it reworked their group. Ours won’t be straightforward both—however collectively, we’ll succeed.
If we fail to behave, Orihuela Town Hall will proceed to divert our assets to town, leaving Orihuela Costa uncared for and with out a future. But with the dedication of our members and the need of our individuals, Orihuela Costa will rise.
In May 2027, with councillors elected by and for Orihuela Costa, independence will now not be a dream—it is going to be our actuality.
—The President, PIOC
