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Councilors Jan Jönsson and Sara Svanström (both L) propose that the City of Stockholm investigate whether non-profit associations could manage smaller parks through user agreements, taking responsibility for maintenance and development with city support. While this aims to increase engagement and improve park quality, referral bodies emphasize that the city must retain primary responsibility for park maintenance, despite viewing community involvement as positive.

Liberal Party members have proposed the city investigate increasing workplaces in Söderort, citing an imbalance between northern and southern Stockholm leading to longer commutes, congestion, and hindering Söderort's development. The City Executive Board suggests responding by referencing ongoing city efforts, including analyzing office workplaces, prioritizing Söderort in theall-encompassing plan, and relocating municipal operations to the outer city.

Councillor Dennis Wedin (M) proposed that Stockholm should work to increase new business creation and improve the business climate, including by letting Stockholm Business Region regain responsibility for new business support like "Starta eget" and "Scale-up," and investigate a consolidated permit center for businesses. The City Executive Board proposes dismissing the motion, stating the city already works to promote businesses, but several city commissioners filed reservations, wishing to approve the motion to strengthen the city's business climate.

The Municipal Council will discuss Jan Jönsson's (L) proposal to name a public space in Stockholm after Aaron Isaac, the first Jew allowed to settle in Sweden without converting to Christianity in 1775. While the City Planning Committee advises against it due to existing related places potentially causing confusion, the Jewish Central Council and the Jewish Youth Association support the motion, suggesting Tyska Brunnsplan as a suitable location to highlight the Jewish minority's historical significance.

Jan Jönsson (L) has proposed that the City of Stockholm map the prevalence of Afrophobia in its schools, analyzing discrimination and hate crime reports, and engaging with civil society organizations similar to the national Discrimination Ombudsman's work. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by stating that a similar mapping of all racism in educational activities, which includes Afrophobia, is already underway.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.