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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.

The Moderates proposed Stockholm create a plan to build more townhouses and similar homes, arguing for a greater variety of larger homes for families. However, the City Executive Board deemed a separate action plan unnecessary, stating the matter is already covered by existing plans, with the focus on efficient construction of many homes. They did acknowledge the need for more large homes and townhouses in certain areas to reduce segregation.

Kristin Jacobsson and Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed Stockholm investigate introducing a "moving pilot" to assist seniors relocating to more suitable homes, particularly those without relatives currently living in inaccessible housing. The City Executive Board proposes dismissing the motion, referencing existing support through elder care coordinators and home care services as more appropriate for now, though a broader investigation may be considered in the future.

Moderates proposed opening select Stockholm libraries overnight during school breaks and Culture Night 2025, allowing children and adults to sleep over and participate in storytelling and poetry marathons to boost reading enjoyment, especially among youth. The City Executive Office and Culture Committee welcome initiatives to promote reading but prefer not to micromanage library activities, as libraries already offer a wide range of holiday programs for children and young people, including those with disabilities.

The Centre Party proposed a "pothole guarantee" in Stockholm, aiming to have reported potholes on streets and bike paths repaired within 24 hours to improve traffic safety and flow. However, the City Executive Board rejected the proposal, deeming a 24-hour guarantee neither cost-effective nor sustainable. Instead, they prioritize preventative maintenance and larger-scale pothole repairs through increased operating funds for the Traffic Committee.

Center Party proposed establishing a cycling council in Stockholm, involving politicians, officials, and external stakeholders, to improve planning and foster consensus on cycling infrastructure, thereby preventing issues like blocked or poorly designed bike lanes. However, the City Executive Board, supported by several administrations, rejected the motion, believing a newly hired cycling coordinator at the Traffic Department could address these concerns through enhanced internal and external collaboration. The Center Party maintains that the coordinator's role requires a broader mandate and representation beyond city administrations to be effective.

The Centre Party proposed that Stockholm municipality actively improve cyclist accessibility, including fixing gaps in the cycling network, reducing traffic light and roadwork queues, and using AI for traffic flow. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, stating that the city is already working on similar measures like expanding the network, optimizing signals, and testing AI, thus rendering further assignments unnecessary.

Tom Hedrup (M) proposed that all Stockholm upper secondary students should visit a university at least once before graduation and that collaborations with higher education institutions should be expanded to inspire more students, especially those from non-academic backgrounds, to pursue further studies. The City Executive Board responded that the city already collaborates with universities and Vetenskapens Hus for visits and activities, and principals are responsible for planning these based on school needs. The motion was therefore rejected as similar initiatives are already in place.

The City of Stockholm is revising its guidelines for out-of-hours childcare, effective August 17, 2026. The new guidelines include extended opening hours to allow children to eat dinner and breakfast at more suitable times and to accommodate more parents for drop-off and pick-up. In-home childcare options will be restricted, while co-parenting guardians will have increased responsibility, and the city will no longer provide subsidies to independent providers for this type of care.

Annika Elmlund (M) has questioned Elder and Culture Commissioner Torun Boucher (V) regarding the requirements for cinemas receiving financial support from the city. This follows Biograf Zita, a major recipient of city grants, declaring itself an "Apartheid-free zone" and joining a boycott against Israel, which has been interpreted as antisemitic. Elmlund's inquiry concerns whether the city deems it appropriate for publicly funded entities to take stances on foreign policy issues and if guidelines for cultural support should be amended.