Pedro Costa Malheiro: The Candidate for Olivais
Pedro Costa Malheiro, a psychologist, has been selected as the candidate by the coalition "Por ti, Lisboa" to contest the parish council elections in Olivais, Lisbon. His candidacy was officially presented on September 15, with support from key regional figures of the coalition led by social-democrat Carlos Moedas.
Historical Context and Current Challenges
During the presentation, Diogo Moura, a councilor from the CDS party in the current municipal executive, provided a historical overview of Olivais. He noted that Olivais was once a municipality but has lost strength over the years. In recent decades, the parish has seen a 36% decline in population, attributed to long-term management issues under socialist leadership, including problems like accumulated garbage in streets and green spaces.
Significant Investments Announced
Moura praised Carlos Moedas' leadership, highlighting that the municipality has already invested 26 million euros to improve life in Olivais. This includes enhancements to public spaces, rehabilitation of the Olivais Library, public housing (5 million euros), and school infrastructure (19 million euros). A key achievement was the removal of asbestos from primary schools, addressing long-standing public health concerns.
Total Rehabilitation of Encarnação Neighborhood
A major announcement was the approval of a total rehabilitation project for the Encarnação neighborhood, with an investment of 26 million euros. This will involve constructing new sidewalks, installing a new street lighting system, and other urban renewal measures. The decision followed a visit by Carlos Moedas, who observed the difficulties faced by elderly residents in moving around the area.
Malheiro's Vision for Olivais
Pedro Costa Malheiro, a lifelong resident of Olivais, emphasized his deep connection to the area. He expressed that the local government has become distant from residents' concerns, leading to disillusionment. His campaign focuses on restoring pride to Olivais through essential improvements like urban hygiene, clean streets, adequate waste collection, and enhanced green spaces with cared-for gardens and green corridors.
Broader Plans for the Parish
Malheiro's plans extend beyond basic services. He aims to strengthen culture and leisure with functional libraries, active auditoriums, and community spaces open to schools and associations. His leadership would also support housing, education, sports, and community participation, ensuring no one is left behind. He highlighted the importance of his diverse and professional team, ready to manage the parish's budget of 11 million euros responsibly.
Commitment to Communication and Innovation
He pledged to open simple and effective communication channels, listen to residents, bring new ideas, and apply best practices from other cities that have successfully balanced cleanliness, green spaces, and quality of life.
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