All agenda items

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.

Councillor Andréa Hedin (M) proposed that the City of Stockholm purchase more folk high school places for under-18s who don't complete gymnasium, offering an alternative educational path. However, the City believes current initiatives like adult education and specialized teams are sufficient, noting that existing folk high school spots aren't even fully utilized. While some committees supported the idea, most believe the need is already met and prefer keeping youth within the city's own system for better support and guidance.

The Moderate Party proposes amending Stockholm's financial policy to allow investments in the European defense industry, overriding the current five percent revenue cap from arms sales. However, the City Executive Office and the bourgeois administration argue the city lacks long-term investment funds for stocks, possessing only liquid assets for ongoing expenses, and that the defense industry is already well-capitalized.

The Centre Party proposed that Stockholm establish a cross-municipal supervisory team, similar to Botkyrka's "OTTO-team," to more effectively combat organised crime, welfare fraud, environmental crime, work-related crime, and human trafficking, with social services playing a clear role in identifying and assisting victims. The City Executive Board rejected the motion, stating that the city already has an established and effective "Coordinated Supervision" collaboration that addresses these concerns, and therefore prefers to further develop existing work rather than introduce a new parallel structure.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) suggested Stockholm investigate using lighter asphalt and pavements to enhance the city's appeal and reduce heat during heatwaves, citing potential cost savings and improved traffic safety. However, most committees and experts expressed skepticism, prioritizing more greenery and trees as effective heat island countermeasures, while also noting that lighter surfaces could impair visibility for the visually impaired and be too costly city-wide. The motion is therefore recommended to be responded to by referencing existing climate adaptation work.

The Moderates, represented by Dennis Wedin and Henrik Virro, propose that the City Executive Board investigate and develop a unified strategy for the city's facility management (FM) to reduce taxpayer costs and streamline operations, citing successful savings at Tekniska nämndhuset. The majority on the Board acknowledges ongoing work within existing procurement processes and expresses concern that over-standardization could reduce flexibility, while emphasizing the importance of continued dialogue to improve FM.

Liberals proposed that the City of Stockholm initiate a Technology College to better match education with industry needs. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion because Region Stockholm is already working on establishing a similar Technology College by 2025. The majority believes the city should await the region's results rather than starting a parallel process.

Center Party politicians proposed establishing family social teams in each city district to strengthen support for children and families in preschools. These teams, with a social worker linked to the preschools, would improve collaboration and facilitate welfare reports. The City Executive Board proposes dismissing the motion, as similar initiatives and pilot projects are already underway to strengthen early interventions and cooperation within preschools.

Liliane Åkerlund (SD) proposes that the municipality investigate the possibility of installing "friendship benches" in parks and other public spaces to encourage conversation and reduce loneliness. Most committees are positive but note that such a project would require coordination, resources for design and maintenance, and could supplement existing initiatives to activate public spaces.

Two SD politicians proposed that elected officials convicted of serious sexual or violent crimes, especially against children, should lose their right to financial compensation or severance pay after leaving office. The City Executive Board responded that it is already reviewing the city's rules for politicians' pension and readjustment support, and that any new limitations are being examined within that work. Both SD and the Centre Party submitted reservations, wanting the motion to be approved and the issue taken more seriously.

The Centre Party proposed making a CV course mandatory for youth receiving summer jobs through the City of Stockholm and suggested the application process mirror the regular job market more closely, for instance by requiring a cover letter, to better prepare young people for future employment. The City, however, believes the current process is already similar to regular employment and that a voluntary CV course is already under investigation as part of summer job coordination. District councils have varied opinions, with some noting that a mandatory course would reduce work hours and a cover letter would increase administrative burden.

Moderates proposed making Stockholm greener and more enjoyable by utilizing unused spaces like flat roofs, areas under bridges and quays, and creating new mini-parks and swimming spots, urging the Exploitation and City Planning Committees to identify these and develop an action plan. However, the City Executive Office and several committees agreed with the intent but stated much of this work is already underway through existing strategies like "Greener Stockholm" and the quay strategy, thus new assignments are unnecessary, and responsibility mainly lies with the Traffic and District Committees.