All agenda items

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) proposed that Stockholm aim to maintain at least the 2020 level of parking spaces, arguing that parking is crucial for residents and that more underground garages could improve the city. However, several municipal committees and companies, including the traffic and development committees, oppose this, stating it would conflict with current city plans to reduce car traffic, improve accessibility, lessen climate impact, and free up valuable space; consequently, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion.

Council member Johan Nilsson (M) proposed that the City of Stockholm acquire land in Långbro Park to protect its natural and cultural values. This concerns the property Lågbron 1, where a private owner plans to build twelve townhouses and a café; Nilsson believes the land should become part of the park and the housing built elsewhere. The City Executive Board recommends that the motion be addressed by allowing the ongoing detailed development plan process to continue, ensuring public and committee member input before any decision on new construction in Långbro Park.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed redeveloping Johanneshovsvägen into a green boulevard with fewer lanes, wider pedestrian and bicycle paths, and approximately 1045 new homes, aiming to create new meeting places and a greener urban environment. The City Executive Board believes these proposals are already covered by the ongoing Årstastråket project and thus no new mandates are needed, a stance the Center Party disputes, arguing their motion extends beyond the current project.

The Liberals have proposed revising the city's land allocation policy to better support social housing initiatives, seeking clearer social requirements regarding housing types and target groups, and a larger role for the Social Services Committee. However, the City Executive Office, the Exploitation Committee, and Stockholm City Hall AB believe these intentions are already addressed in ongoing work on new land allocation guidelines and a housing provision action plan, arguing that social requirements have already been strengthened and the Social Services Committee's expertise is considered. The Liberals disagree, contending that the policy lacks concrete, binding requirements to effectively tackle structural homelessness and housing accessibility for low-income individuals.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed developing Kista into a Nordic total defense center to reverse the negative trend of businesses leaving and to increase safety, by attracting defense industry in collaboration with the government. The City Executive Board responded that the city is already working to make Kista more attractive through housing, urban development, and attracting new businesses, including those in defense and security, but a specific defense center isn't necessarily the solution.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed allowing residents to purchase trees to be planted on public land in Stockholm, complete with a name plaque. The idea aimed to find new funding for trees without burdening the city's budget, as planting is expensive. The City Executive Board and most committees rejected the proposal, deeming it too administratively complex and costly for the city due to issues like tree and site selection, and noting that substantial tree-planting initiatives are already underway.

Gabriel Kroon and Tapani Juntunen (SD) have proposed that all public signage in Stockholm, including advertising, should primarily be in Swedish, with Swedish text dominating even if other languages are used. The City Executive Office and the Traffic Committee advise against this, stating it lacks constitutional support and could hinder communication and inclusion for tourists and new arrivals. While the proposal suggests the Traffic Committee investigate implementation, the city's current policy is to always use Swedish, with translations provided when necessary.

Two Liberal members proposed that city development guidelines, like the architecture policy and small house area strategy, be more strictly followed by all committees. They advocated for better coordination and regular follow-ups to preserve Stockholm's character and prevent conflicts in construction projects. The City Executive Board responded that work is already underway to strengthen these documents and inter-committee coordination, but the Liberals argue this isn't enough to protect valuable areas from exploitation.

Åsa Nilsson Söderström (L) proposed Stockholm establish a competency center to assist residents facing transnational repression—threats and pressure from their home countries—by providing knowledge, advice, and legal support. While the city and district councils recognize the issue's importance, they believe this responsibility lies with state authorities, though they are open to dialogue. Liberals contend such a center could be organized municipally, drawing parallels to existing programs like Origo, which addresses honor-related violence.

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.