All agenda items

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that Stockholm schools should increase the use of the "phonics" reading method due to declining literacy among Swedish students, citing research supporting its sound-to-letter approach. The City Executive Board and Education Committee agreed on the method's importance but stressed it's insufficient alone, advocating instead for a balanced approach that also includes language comprehension and vocabulary development, especially for non-native Swedish speakers, while expressing concerns about political micro-management of teaching methods.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (L) proposed consolidating all Stockholm city parking garages under the company Stockholm Parkering to streamline management and clarify responsibilities. However, the City Executive Board believes it's more effective for Stockholm Parkering to manage operations via long-term agreements rather than owning all parking garages, due to complexities surrounding property ownership and taxes.

Councillor Dennis Wedin (M) proposed measures to lower food prices in Stockholm by increasing competition among grocery stores, arguing that current legislation and city planning hinder new establishments and result in domination by large chains. He called for fast-tracking new grocery stores and analyzing competition in planning, but the City Executive Board rejected the motion. They stated the city already actively promotes new grocery stores through projects like "New Grocery Stores – Proactive Planning and Land Allocation," and that a fast-track system could counteract sustainable urban development goals.

Svante Linusson (C) proposes moving Stockholm's sports break to an earlier week, around week 6 instead of week 9, to increase the chance of snow for children staying home during the holiday, citing climate change's impact on late February snow. However, the City Executive Board advises against this, deeming that such a change would create significant challenges for families with children in different municipalities or schools, and impact businesses and organizations that plan activities based on the current dates.

Two SD politicians, Gabriel Kroon and Mats Johnsson, want to halt the construction of an LSS residential home in Lammholmen, citing unsuitable ground conditions, risk to old-growth forest, and highway noise impacting both future residents and neighbors. The City Executive Board proposes rejecting the motion, emphasizing the high demand for LSS housing in Stockholm and noting that the site's suitability, including noise and natural values, will be thoroughly investigated during the ongoing detailed development plan process.

Motion proponents suggested Stockholm immediately activate a twin city agreement with Kyiv and establish a routine for donating unused equipment for Ukraine's reconstruction. The City Executive Board stated that the city already supports Ukraine through various initiatives, that the agreement can be signed when the situation allows, and that donations should be based on Ukraine's communicated needs. Several center-right parties reserved their positions, arguing that support should be immediate and more proactive.

Johan Nilsson (M) proposes that all municipal primary and secondary schools in Stockholm be kept locked around the clock to unauthorized individuals to enhance safety and improve the working environment, citing risks like theft, vandalism, and serious acts of violence. The City Executive Board acknowledges that locked doors are important for preventing theft and vandalism but are not entirely reliable against planned violent acts. Most schools already have electronic access systems, and the city is now investigating whether Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) can cover installation costs for more such systems to enable more schools to keep unauthorized persons out during school hours, while also emphasizing clear routines and drills for handling violent situations.

The Moderates proposed that Stockholm investigate the extent of honor-related violence and oppression at least once per electoral period to track development and improve city efforts. However, the majority, including the City Executive Office and the Social and Education Committees, found that sufficient work is already underway and a new survey would divert resources from practical efforts, be resource-intensive, and increase the administrative burden on school staff.

Councilman Dennis Wedin (M) proposed that the City of Stockholm, as arena owner, install new security solutions at Tele2 Arena for the2025 football season, following disruptions and match suspensions, particularly due to pyrotechnics, during the 2024 season. The City Executive Board deemed the motion addressed, citing ongoing strategic work with multiple stakeholders to enhance safety, though noting current technology can't prevent pyrotechnics or drugs; Moderate and Liberal parties dissented, advocating for direct city engagement with clubs to find solutions.

Jonas Naddebo (Centre Party) proposes Stockholm sell land it owns outside its municipal borders in neighboring communities like Botkyrka and Nacka, arguing this land is no longer strategic for Stockholm's inward-focused growth and could benefit both local development and city finances. Stockholm City responds that it has been selling non-strategic land outside its borders since 2007, continuing as market conditions allow, and therefore no new directive is needed, though the Centre Party maintains the importance of this work for both economic and local democratic reasons.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed that Stockholm create a central website to easily gather all citizen proposals and decisions, as current information is hard to find and feedback is often lacking. The City Executive Board suggests that the motion be addressed by referring to ongoing work aimed at improving the handling and visibility of citizen proposals, but does not reject the idea of centralizing all information on a single web portal.

The Liberals propose a pilot project to install solar panels on municipal building facades and investigate further possibilities, aiming to boost local renewable energy and reduce the city's climate impact. However, most committees believe previous projects showed facade solar panels are less effective and profitable than roof installations. Swedish Solar Energy counters that the technology has advanced, making facade solar panels a crucial complement in urban environments.

The Liberals propose Stockholm City hire an "environmental controller" for the major Bromma Parkstad development project to ensure it is environmentally friendly, land remediation is thorough, and biodiversity is preserved, all for transparency and regular follow-up. The City Executive Board responded that a specific controller isn't currently needed as the project is in its early stages and the city is already forming a specialist group for sustainability.

The Liberals proposed that the Traffic Administration Office employ a "contract controller" to better scrutinize and negotiate large agreements, aiming to prevent cost overruns in major infrastructure projects and save taxpayer money. The Traffic Administration Office responded that they have already strengthened their contract follow-up work and hired a contract controller, which they believe aligns well with the motion's proposal.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Björn Ljung (both L) proposed that Stockholm develop a strategy to increase allotment gardens and urban farming areas, suggesting the city identify suitable land, ensure new plots are accessible, and simplify the establishment of new cultivation spaces, including temporary or rooftop ones. The City Executive Board responded that a program for urban-proximate cultivation, encompassing these suggestions, is already underway and expected to be completed in 2025, thus deeming the motion addressed.

Anette Hellström and Johan Nilsson (M) proposed that the city quickly establish a new recycling center in western Söderort due to the closure of the Sätra recycling center, and also increase capacity at existing centers in southern Stockholm. The City of Stockholm responded that it has already taken sufficient measures, including planning a small, temporary recycling center to open in Skärholmen centrum in September 2025 and expanding capacity at Vantör recycling center.

The motion proposed appointing a "waste ombudsman" in Stockholm for two years to scrutinize how city administrations and companies use taxpayer money, focusing on identifying inefficient or non-core expenditures. However, the majority in the Municipal Board rejected the proposal, arguing that effective control systems and audits, such as the City Audit Office, are already in place, and a new ombudsman would lead to duplicate work.

The Liberals propose that the City of Stockholm actively support and develop new, innovative models for housing construction, focusing on social and economic sustainability, citing the Kymmendö model with its needs-based assessment and differentiated rents as an example. While the City Executive Board believes the city already addresses similar issues through new land allocation guidelines and budget assignments, the Liberals and Centre Party argue that more needs to be done to remove obstacles and prioritize such projects.

Councillor Johan Kling (Centre Party) proposed that the municipality map and actively seek out individuals with disabilities who are neither working nor studying, with the aim of offering them better support to enter the job market or pursue education. The City Executive Board rejected the proposal, stating that existing outreach efforts are well-developed and needs are well-known, and a separate mapping could be perceived as stigmatizing.

Maurice Forslund (KD) proposes that the City of Stockholm cease providing financial assistance to individuals without residence permits, arguing it contributes to a "shadow society." The City Executive Office, the Social Welfare Committee, and several district committees oppose this, stating the municipality has an ultimate responsibility to assist everyone in the municipality during acute emergencies, especially children, and that the change is inconsistent with current law and legal precedent.