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Tom Hedrup (M) questioned Housing Commissioner Deniz Butros (V) regarding the municipal housing companies' increasing debt, currently around SEK 36 billion with SEK 1 billion in annual interest, asking about future debt development with planned new constructions and potential debt reduction through property sales. Butros responded that the housing companies are well-managed with strong finances, evidenced by low leverage and the city's AAA credit rating, and stated there are no plans to sell properties but rather to protect and expand public housing through efficient new projects and improved project governance.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed that the City of Stockholm make it easier for political youth organizations to participate in city schools, highlighting their important democratic role and suggesting clearer guidelines, support materials, and encouragement for school leadership to invite them and ensure safety. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that support materials already exist and that school principals, according to the Education Act, decide whether political youth organizations may participate in educational activities.

A motion by Jan Jönsson (L) proposes Stockholm implement a data system that alerts when a student is unenrolled without being enrolled elsewhere, and blocks unenrollment until a new school is registered, to detect and prevent children being taken away against their will, often linked to honor-related violence. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing existing city efforts and the need for a national system, but Moderaterna and Liberalerna argue Stockholm should act locally now while awaiting national solutions.

Liberal Party members propose Stockholm introduce more summer pedestrian streets and squares, expanding their numbers while ensuring public transport accessibility. They also suggest planning for these new areas involve dialogue with residents, businesses, and other stakeholders. The City Executive Board recommends answering the motion, as the number of such areas is already continuously increasing, and the Traffic Administration Office is already working on public transport accessibility and stakeholder dialogue.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed a motion for the City of Stockholm to launch a public awareness campaign on stroke symptoms and actions using the city's advertising spaces. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, arguing that regions hold primary responsibility for healthcare and disease-specific information, though the city could assist with communication channels if requested by Region Stockholm.

Claes Nyberg and Kristin Jacobsson from the Centre Party propose implementing a mental health screening program in compulsory school, coinciding with existing student health checks. They suggest offering all seventh-grade students a mandatory meeting with a school counsellor to early detect and support mental health issues. However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, arguing that the student health services' current preventative work already fulfills this purpose.

Jonas Naddebo (Centre Party) has proposed that Stockholm more actively installs green roofs on new municipal buildings and inventories existing properties for potential green roof installations. This initiative aims to improve stormwater management, regulate temperatures, strengthen ecosystems, and beautify the city. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating that the city already implements green solutions and prefers a holistic approach over mandating green roofs as a standard.

The Center Party has proposed that the City of Stockholm implement interactive, real-time snow removal maps and make this information available as open data via an API, allowing residents to track ongoing and completed snow clearing, sanding, and brine spraying, as well as the location of grit bins, to facilitate safer winter travel. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing concerns regarding information ownership, data quality, and potential risks to snow removal personnel.

Councillors Claes Nyberg and Ismail Ali (both Centre Party) proposed Stockholm City investigate opening a language school for students from preschool class to grade 3 with severe language disorders, building on the city's language preschool model with speech therapists and educators working in teams. The City Executive Board suggested rejecting the motion, deeming current support within regular schools sufficient, but several referral bodies and Centre Party members dissented, emphasizing the need for improved, continuous support for these students.

Council member Andréa Hedin (M) has proposed Stockholm introduce "SAO jobs" (study-motivating work-life orientation), a type of long-term part-time job for secondary school students, combined with their schooling. The proposal also suggests replacing 1,000 summer jobs with SAO jobs in 2026. The City Executive Office, the Labor Market Committee, and the Education Committee advise against reducing summer jobs but note that the city already has a budget mandate to pilot SAO jobs at certain schools.

The Liberals, through Jan Jönsson, proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate ways to limit high school changes, especially during the academic year, to improve students' study environment and schools' planning. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing a lack of legal basis for such restrictions, deeming it a matter for the government, and noting that implementation would require agreements with 26 municipalities and over 100 independent school operators in the region.

The Liberals have submitted a motion proposing Stockholm develop a strategy for sustainable construction, focusing on wood and other low-impact materials, and review the city's land allocation policy to prioritize projects with sustainable methods and material choices. The City Executive Board suggests responding that the city's current Climate Action Plan 2030 and Environmental Programme 2030 already serve as a strategy to reduce the construction sector's climate impact.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that the City of Stockholm investigates introducing specialized humanities classes, such as philosophy, history, and languages, in municipal upper secondary schools, allowing gifted students in these subjects the same in-depth opportunities as those in math and science. However, the City Executive Board, City Management Office, and Education Committee recommend rejecting the motion, arguing that the need can be met through regular curriculum development and that high eligibility requirements might result in too few applicants.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that the city amend its cooperation agreement with Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) to make the company responsible for school work environment and safety costs, including new access systems, ventilation, and soundproofing, as schools currently bear these expenses, potentially impacting safety and environment during economic hardship. The City Executive Board suggests responding by noting access systems are already under review within an ongoing agreement revision, but a general transfer of all costs to SISAB could result in higher rents for schools and reduced autonomy.

Jan Jönsson and Anne-Lie Elfvén (both L) propose in a motion that the City of Stockholm develop an action plan for a "District Boost." This boost would cover all vulnerable areas, with concrete goals and sub-goals for city committees and companies, aiming to counter segregation and crime in areas like Järva, Skärholmen, and Hagsätra-Rågsved. The City Executive Board proposes that the motion be answered by referring to similar ongoing work within the city's existing focus areas and that the budget is the most accurate steering document.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) has submitted a motion proposing that the city investigate how school music rooms could be used as rehearsal spaces after school hours, due to a shortage of such venues in Stockholm. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be answered by stating that a steering group is already working to make school premises, including music rooms, available to associations and cultural life outside of school hours.

A motion from Lovisa Hedin (KD) proposed that the City of Stockholm develop a specific strategy for villa and terraced house areas. This strategy would identify suitable areas for single-family homes and provide guidance for building smaller-scale housing, such as single-family homes or terraced houses, during infill development to preserve the character of these neighborhoods. However, the City Executive Board suggests that the motion be answered by referring to the city's ongoing work with the comprehensive plan and existing strategies, which already address these issues, making a separate strategy unnecessary.

A motion by Andréa Hedin (M) proposing that Stockholm's municipal primary schools should not provide take-home digital devices for younger students, and that teaching and homework should primarily use books and pens, has been rejected by the City Executive Board. The Board, aligning with the City Management Office and Education Committee, argued against a general ban, citing digital tools' benefits for learning and accessibility, particularly for students with disabilities, and preferring educators to decide on their use. Hedin (M) and other Moderates dissented, advocating for the motion due to concerns about excessive screen time's negative health effects on children and opposing digital homework.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed that Stockholm develop a strategy for Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS), including guidelines for accessibility and management, and exploring increased building rights for property owners in exchange for creating high-quality public areas. The City Executive Board, citing existing limitations in legislation and advocating for collaborations where the city retains land ownership, recommends rejecting the motion. The Center Party dissented, arguing the motion's intent was misunderstood and a strategy is needed for more public spaces.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that Stockholm investigate limiting school changes during the school year, similar to Uppsala, allowing changes primarily at term starts to benefit planning and student well-being, except for moves or serious reasons. The City Executive Office and Education Committee note that central school change periods were introduced in autumn 2024, but current law prevents entirely blocking changes during the year for students moving into or within the city. The City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion due to existing legislation, but Jönsson and other Moderates have reserved, seeking a full investigation by the Education Administration to create clearer rules with fixed change periods and exceptions.