Javea Grapevine Issue 174 - 2015 | Page 12

| Jávea Grapevine February 2015 Update from Xàbia Democratica Cocktails at the PARADOR - XÁBIA “DEMOCRATICA” Supporters attended a SOCIAL EVENT AT THE Parador on Saturday January 31, organised by the Events Committee headed by Kieth Hyde. This informal event attracted 115 supporters and members,who all enthusiastically exchanged ideas and had the opportunity to talk to Xabia Democratica Councillors. Canapes and cocktails were served while Councillors for Works and Town Planning Pere Sapena, and Juan Lu Cardona. Councillor for Sports and Business gave short presentations during which they thanked the members for the support shown during the past four years since they embarked on this new party. Pere Sapena spoke also of the increase in housing licences granted since the beginning of the term of the legislature for new Units and home improvements. Juan Luis Cardona, having achieved extensive successes in both the departments of Sports, Economic development, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Trade, demonstrated this success with figures showing improvement in the evolution of the sectors. Oscar Anton Deputy Mayor and Head of Finance, who has led Xabia Democratica party from the start thanked the members for their support and assistance over the years. Oscar spoke of the future for the Party he emphasised that “We have a duty to continue to work together , united by a Xabia for the future”, he further told the members that …. “We believe our party is a social tool where the priority is to help the citizen to find solutions to their problems. We are, and we are always willing to listen to your ideas”, Emphasising that XD was “not a party of the left or right of politics. XD is THE PARTY for Xabia and exists solely for the benefit of Xabia!”