All agenda items

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed a new survey of antisemitism in Stockholm's schools and educational activities, along with an action plan, arguing that the previous 2021 survey is outdated due to increased antisemitism since October 2023. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating the city already actively combats antisemitism and current national and local surveys should conclude before new ones are considered.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed a motion for Stockholm to introduce a Swedish language test, similar to the existing math test, to better assess high school students' reading comprehension and provide schools with tools to strengthen students' Swedish skills. However, the City Executive Office and the Education Committee believe such a test would not sufficiently achieve its purpose to justify the cost and foresee practical challenges.

In a motion, Svante Linusson and Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed an inventory of Stockholm's avenues, a strategy for their preservation and development, identification of new avenue areas, and the transformation of Karlbergsvägen into a green esplanade. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be addressed by noting that much of this work is already underway, including a new tree policy and database, and that planting new trees on Karlbergsvägen is challenging due to underground infrastructure.

Jan Jönsson (Liberals) has proposed that the City Executive Board map the prevalence of homo- and transphobia within Stockholm's municipal operations, including analyzing complaints and engaging with civil society, to inform anti-discrimination efforts. While several committees, such as Culture and Social Affairs, state they already address these issues under the city's human rights program and are developing an LGBTQI action plan, the Education Committee raises methodological concerns about such a mapping.

Motion sponsors from the Liberals propose measures to simplify processes for Stockholm's visitor industry, aiming to reduce bureaucracy, improve service, and make regulations more predictable, including faster permit processing and simplified applications for established businesses. While most committees and administrations believe the city is already addressing these issues, Svensk Handel and Visita Stockholm support the motion's proposals to ease the burden on the industry.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed the City Executive Board take coordinated responsibility for developing Fagersjöviken in Magelungen into an attractive area for water recreation, including investigating restoration measures and seeking external funding. However, several boards and offices, including the City Management Administration, the Sports Committee, and the Environment and Health Protection Committee, believe the city is already extensively and coordinately working to improve Magelungen's ecological and recreational status, making further assignments unnecessary.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (Liberals) propose that the city evaluate its existing environmental zones, including the urban environmental zones in Gamla stan and Södermalm. This evaluation should assess the impact on air quality, emissions, residents, and businesses, and determine if the benefits are proportional to the impact. The evaluation's outcome will guide future work on environmental zones in Stockholm.

Jan Jönsson and Åsa Nilsson Söderström (both L) have proposed the city of Stockholm implement clear guidelines for digital tools in preschools, aiming for screen-free environments as a rule, with exceptions for older children and pedagogical purposes. However, several committees and administrations contend that the revised preschool curriculum already addresses these concerns by no longer mandating digital tools and instead emphasizing analog learning tools for the youngest children.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Åsa Nilsson Söderström (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm map honor-based oppression in preschools, citing a lack of knowledge regarding the problem's extent and clear guidelines for staff. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion for an independent mapping, choosing instead to await a national inquiry on honor-based violence and oppression in preschools and schools, due in August 2026, while concurrently continuing the city's own efforts against honor-related violence.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) has proposed that the City of Stockholm adopt a goal to maintain the total number of parking spaces at or above the 2020 level, arguing that parking is crucial for residents' daily lives and advocating for more underground garages and higher parking ratios in new constructions. However, several committees and offices, including the City Executive Office and the Traffic Committee, advise against this proposal, stating it contradicts the city's aims for reduced car traffic, improved accessibility, and decreased climate impact.

Councillor Johan Nilsson (M) proposes that the City of Stockholm acquire or exchange property Lågbron 1 in Långbro Park to protect its natural and cultural values, as a private owner plans to build twelve townhouses and a café there, which Nilsson believes risks privatizing the park. However, the City, including the City Planning Committee, deems the construction of townhouses and a café feasible, noting that detailed planning is underway and public consultation will occur.

Councillor Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed transforming Johanneshovsvägen into a green boulevard with reduced speed and fewer lanes, creating space for around 1045 new homes and improved pedestrian/cycling paths, plus a new square at Lindes light rail station. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referencing ongoing work on the "Årstastråket" project, as many of Naddebo's proposals are already covered there, thus seeing no need for further directives to the committees.

Liberal party members proposed amending Stockholm's land allocation policy to better support the city's social housing work, advocating for clearer social requirements and a greater role for the social welfare committee. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the proposal, citing that current work, new land allocation guidelines, and a forthcoming housing supply action plan already address its intentions.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed developing Kista into a Nordic total defense center, citing high vacancy rates and businesses leaving due to insecurity, and suggesting the city collaborate with the government to attract defense-related operations given existing actors like FOI and Siun. However, the Municipal Board suggests rejecting the motion, asserting the city's ongoing work to transform Kista into an attractive, mixed-use area already addresses its intentions.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed that Stockholm explore allowing residents to "buy" and thus finance their own trees on public land, potentially with a nameplate, to find new funding models for costly tree plantings and relieve the city budget. However, the City Executive Office and Traffic Committee identified several practical and legal issues, including high administrative costs, difficulties in tree and site selection, and maintenance responsibility. The City Council therefore recommends rejecting the motion, while the Sweden Democrats reserve their position and wish for further investigation.

Motioners from the Sweden Democrats propose that the City Council instruct the Traffic Committee to investigate how all public signage can primarily be in Swedish. They want Swedish text to be visually dominant, for example by being at least twice as large as any text in other languages. However, several referral bodies, including the City Executive Office and the Järva District Council, believe there is no basis for this and that existing laws and guidelines for signage and language use are already sufficient.

Two Liberal members propose strengthening the city's policy documents, such as the architecture policy and the strategy for single-family housing areas, in urban development through clearer coordination and regular follow-up. The City Executive Board suggests that the motion be answered by stating the city already actively integrates these documents via training and collaboration, with the Liberals reserving their right to approve the motion while emphasizing the importance of preserving the city's single-family housing areas.

Åsa Nilsson Söderström (L) proposed in a motion that Stockholm investigate establishing a competence center against transnational repression, offering knowledge and legal support to individuals pressured by foreign regimes or groups. However, several committees and administrations, including the Social Welfare Committee and the City Executive Office, believe this is primarily a state responsibility outside municipal competence. Liberal party members suggested such a center could resemble the existing Origo, which addresses honor-related violence.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that Stockholm schools increase their use of "phonics" due to declining reading skills among Swedish students. While the City Executive Office and the Education Committee acknowledge phonics' importance, they stress the need for a balanced approach combining various methods to develop both decoding and language comprehension, especially for students who don't speak Swedish at home. Stockholm University supports the ambition for improved reading but cautions against political micromanagement of teachers, advocating for a balanced view on reading instruction.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (both L) propose consolidating all Stockholm city parking garages under the företag Stockholm Stads Parkerings AB for increased efficiency and clearer responsibilities. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing ongoing work with long-term operational agreements and the complex challenges of direct ownership transfer, such as 3D property formation and tax implications. The Moderates and Liberals reserve their decision, advocating for the motion's approval and an investigation into unifying the city's parking garages.