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Moderates Dennis Wedin and Henrik Virro proposed that the City investigate a common Facility Management (FM) strategy for services like property maintenance, cleaning, and reception, aiming for cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved service. The City Executive Board responded that such work is already underway within existing procurement processes but acknowledged the need to continuously improve FM operations in dialogue with relevant parties.

Two Liberal politicians, Jan Jönsson and Christina Tufvesson, proposed that the City of Stockholm should establish a "Teknikcollege" in the region to address the shortage of technical skills in industry and help residents find employment. However, the City Executive Board rejected the motion, citing that Region Stockholm is already running a similar project set to conclude in 2025. Some district councils and the Centre Party supported the motion, emphasizing the importance of corporate influence over curriculum design.

Center Party council members Kristin Jacobsson and Ismail Ali proposed that the City of Stockholm establish family social teams in each district, with social workers embedded in preschools to strengthen collaboration and provide early support for at-risk children. While the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion due to ongoing similar initiatives, including a preschool social worker pilot, the Moderates and Center Party dissent, arguing current efforts are insufficient and a broader, city-wide reform is needed to protect children.

Liliane Åkerlund (SD) has proposed that the municipality investigate the possibility of installing "friendship benches" in parks and other public spaces to encourage social interaction and combat loneliness. While the majority of committees view the idea positively, they note existing similar initiatives and emphasize the need for coordination should such benches be introduced. The City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referencing ongoing work aimed at creating more meeting places and fostering social interactions.

Two SD politicians have proposed that elected officials convicted of serious sexual or violent crimes, especially sexual molestation of children, should lose their right to severance pay or readjustment support. They want the City Council to investigate limiting such compensation. The City Executive Board states that it is already reviewing an update to the rules for readjustment support and pensions for elected officials, which will include a review of any further limitations.

The Centre Party proposed that young people receiving summer jobs through the City of Stockholm should undergo mandatory CV training, and that the application process should more closely resemble the regular job market, for example by requiring a cover letter. The City Executive Board responded that the current application process is already similar to the regular one and that a mandatory CV course could raise barriers for young people. They also noted that an investigation into the central coordination of summer jobs, which includes possibilities for offering voluntary job search support, is already underway.

Local politicians from the Moderate Party propose making Stockholm a greener and more enjoyable city by utilizing untapped spaces like flat roofs, areas under bridges, and unused quays. They want the city to identify these locations for more green oases, mini-parks, and meeting places, and to develop a plan to encourage this. However, the City Executive Board believes there are already numerous similar assignments and strategies for developing the city's public spaces, green areas, and quays, and that the relevant committees are already addressing these issues.

The Moderates proposed that the city create a plan to build more townhouses and similar homes in Stockholm, as apartments are currently the predominant form of new construction. They argue this would offer more varied housing, desired by many families seeking larger homes with gardens. However, the City Executive Board deemed a separate action plan unnecessary, as these issues are already addressed within existing planning and budget, which includes increasing the proportion of homes with at least four rooms and a kitchen to reduce overcrowding and combat segregation.

Councilors Kristin Jacobsson and Jonas Naddebo of the Centre Party proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate a "moving guide" for seniors to support those wishing to relocate to more suitable housing but find the move daunting, especially without relatives. While several referral bodies were positive, the City Executive Board rejected the motion, stating that similar support already exists within elderly care, such as elder coordinators and home care services providing practical moving assistance.

Local Moderate party members proposed that selected Stockholm libraries remain open overnight during school holidays and Culture Night 2025 to encourage reading among children and adults, including those with disabilities, and feature local authors. The City Executive Board rejected this, citing existing library activities and extended hours, but the Moderates dissented, arguing new methods are needed to combat declining literacy.

The Centre Party proposed a "pothole guarantee" for Stockholm, requiring the city to repair potholes on streets and bike paths within 24 hours of a report to improve safety and accessibility. However, the City Executive Board advised against this, deeming a 24-hour guarantee not cost-effective and favoring preventative maintenance instead. The red-green parties have instead focused on increasing operational funds for the Traffic Committee to repair more potholes.

The Centre Party proposed establishing a cycling council to improve Stockholm's cycling infrastructure and prevent issues like blockages and dangerous obstacles. This council would include politicians, officials, civil society, and businesses to ensure better planning and cooperation. The City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, arguing that a newly appointed cycling coordinator within the traffic office, tasked with forming a coordination group from relevant administrations and companies, will address the need for improved collaboration.

The Centre Party proposes that the city improve conditions for cyclists by connecting bike paths, reducing queues at traffic lights and roadworks, and utilizing AI for traffic flow efficiency. The City Executive Board responds that many proposals are already underway or planned, as the city heavily invests in cycling infrastructure and is testing AI solutions to achieve its goal of Stockholm becoming Europe's leading cycling city. Some district councils also emphasize the need to improve park paths for cycling and increase options for secure bike storage.

A Moderate Party motion proposes that the City of Stockholm review school transport services, especially for children with disabilities, due to complaints about safety and quality, suggesting an analysis of current contracts, safety improvements, and Disability Council involvement in future procurements. The City Executive Board generally finds existing agreements satisfactory but suggests inviting the Disability Council to a reference group for new procurements. Several parties entered reservations, advocating for the motion's approval to further emphasize the importance of safe and secure school transport for all children.

Andréa Hedin (M) proposed a three-year trial of mobile-free municipal elementary schools in Stockholm, or until a national ban, to reduce mental ill-health and improve study environments. However, as most schools already have phone bans or strict rules, the council believes a new municipal ban would have little impact and suggests referring to the current statement, particularly since a national ban is likely forthcoming.

The Christian Democrats proposed reducing the number of summer jobs in Stockholm from 11,000 to 4,000, focusing on care and park maintenance to improve quality and eliminate "make-work" jobs. However, the City Executive Board, supported by administrative departments, rejected this, arguing that such a reduction would harm youth entry into the job market and the city's future skills provision. They asserted that existing summer jobs are already high quality and meaningful, and the focus should instead be on increasing their number and quality across various sectors.

Councillor Tom Hedrup (M) proposed that all high school students in Stockholm should visit a university at least once before graduation to boost interest in further studies, especially among students from homes without academic traditions. The City Executive Board responded that Stockholm already collaborates with institutions like KTH and Stockholm University, partly through Vetenskapens Hus, which offers free visits. However, the Board believes that principals are responsible for planning study visits based on their school's specific needs.

Councillor Andréa Hedin (M) proposes Stockholm develop a new action plan against honour-related violence and corrective journeys, including exit bans for children, systematic follow-ups for children who don't return after holidays, and an information campaign. The City Executive Board responds that the city already updates routines and collaborates with various committees and authorities to protect children, but will continue to develop this work, partly inspired by Västerås' "missing students" model.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed that Stockholm's traffic committee evaluate the cost-effectiveness of environmental zones class 2 and 3, specifically by calculating the cost per "quality-adjusted life year" (QALY) gained, to ensure the zones are not ideologically driven given previous reports of high costs. However, the majority of committees and the presenting City Commissioner rejected this, stating the city already monitors air quality and that environmental zones are crucial for public health and climate, with health benefits outweighing costs despite the difficulty of a precise health-economic analysis.

The Moderates proposed that the City Planning Committee improve its service and accessibility for citizens and property owners, given their declining customer satisfaction index (NKI), by developing action plans and setting clear service goals. The City Planning Committee responded that they are already working to improve service and customer satisfaction, including organizational adjustments and developing building permit processes, rendering further directives unnecessary.