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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.

Council members Jan Jönsson and Isabel Smedberg-Palmqvist (both Liberals) propose that Stockholm increase access to art and culture in the city's elderly care homes, citing its positive impact on quality of life and well-being. The City Executive Board will recommend responding to the motion as they believe the city already works structurally to strengthen culture for the elderly. However, the Liberals have entered a reservation, advocating for a clear strategy to ensure a more equitable offering across the entire city.

Liberal party members propose that the City of Stockholm investigate and tighten democratic conditions for rental agreements and cultural grants, aiming to prevent anti-democratic actors from subletting city premises and spreading disinformation. This matter will be addressed by referencing similar ongoing work in the city's 2025 and 2026 budgets, though there is a reservation advocating for stronger approval of the motion and further tightening conditions, particularly regarding the reclaim of funds.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed that the City of Stockholm reform its regulations for restaurants, nightclubs, and live music venues to make the city freer and more festive, arguing that current rules hinder development and negatively impact Stockholm's appeal. He suggested simplifying permit processes, removing the dance notification requirement, and allowing year-round simple outdoor seating based on a "Stockholm meter." However, the City Executive Board recommends rejecting the motion, stating that the city is already working to strengthen the visitor industry and that several proposed changes require national legislation.

Kristin Jacobsson (Centre Party) proposes a pilot project called "Winter Help" to assist elderly residents with snow removal and sanding, aiming to reduce falls and social isolation by employing students or young people registered with Jobbtorg Stockholm. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, citing concerns about competition law and the fair distribution of such a service.

Two Moderate politicians proposed a pilot project for floating park islands in Stockholm's waters, such as Riddarfjärden or Årstaviken, to boost biodiversity and create new green spaces, drawing inspiration from Copenhagen. However, the City Executive Board suggests rejecting the motion, noting that similar projects are already underway and there's no need to assign further tasks to committees, despite several committees being open to the idea.

Liberal politicians propose that the City Council tasks the Property Committee and Culture Committee with investigating a strategy to coordinate and streamline the city's studio inventory. The aim is to improve working conditions for professional artists and review studio conditions, accessibility, and rent levels, especially as many premises need renovation. However, the City Executive Board suggests responding to the motion by referring to the existing Studio Strategy 2024–2026, which is already working to create new studio spaces and improve conditions for artists in the city.