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Liberal Party members proposed that Stockholm implement more summer pedestrian streets and squares to vitalize the city and boost local businesses, while ensuring public transport accessibility and citizen dialogue. The city responded that it is already continuously expanding summer pedestrian zones (9 new locations by summer 2026, totaling 64), with the Traffic Administration ensuring public transport flow by avoiding bus routes and engaging residents and businesses through information and open houses. Several committees and organizations support summer pedestrian zones but emphasize the importance of dialogue and consideration for public transport and emergency services.

Two Center Party politicians proposed a real-time, interactive map for Stockholm's snow removal efforts, including sandboxes, accessible via an API, to help residents plan travel. However, the City Executive Board advised against it, citing the need to first address questions of snow removal responsibilities, staff work environment risks, and prioritizing high-quality snow removal over real-time information.

Destiny Zandi Lindgren (KD) suggested the city investigate using school music rooms as rehearsal spaces after hours due to a shortage of such facilities. The City Executive Board deemed this unnecessary, as work is already underway to make more school premises, including music rooms, available to associations and cultural life after school, which includes clarifying rules for responsibility, equipment, and costs.

Councillors Claes Nyberg and Kristin Jacobsson (C) proposed implementing mental health screening in Stockholm's compulsory schools, including a mandatory meeting with a school counsellor in seventh grade, to identify and support students struggling with the rise in youth mental ill-health. The City Executive Board rejected the motion, stating that the city's existing student health services are already preventative and health-promoting, with health visits in first, fourth, and eighth grades, and students able to contact student health services as needed.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed a strategy for Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS), where private property owners could establish and manage public areas like squares and green spaces. However, the City Executive Board believes new public spaces should primarily be city-owned and managed, and that collaboration with private actors is a better approach, as current legislation limits the full implementation of Naddebo's proposal.

Jonas Naddebo (C) proposed that the City of Stockholm should invest more in green roofs for new constructions and existing municipal properties, as well as facilitate their implementation for private property owners, citing benefits for stormwater management, temperature reduction, and biodiversity. However, the City Executive Board, along with several committees and offices, while acknowledging the benefits of green roofs, does not wish to make them a standard solution. They argue that solutions should be chosen based on what best suits each specific location and building, and that tools like the Green Space Factor already promote green areas.

Liberal Party members Jan Jönsson, Björn Ljung, and Elin Hjelmestam proposed that Stockholm develop a strategy for sustainable construction, focusing on wood and other climate-smart materials, to address emissions and prioritize such projects in land allocations. However, the City Executive Board, led by Governing Mayor Jan Valeskog, recommends rejecting the motion. They argue that the city's existing Climate Action Plan 2030 and Environmental Program 2030 already cover these objectives, and an additional strategy could detract from implementing current initiatives.

Councillor Lovisa Hedin (Christian Democrats) proposed that Stockholm develop a strategy for villa and terraced housing, aiming to identify suitable areas for smaller homes and to enable more small-scale housing during densification to preserve the character of villa areas. However, the City Executive Board stated that existing plans and ongoing work on a new comprehensive plan already address this need, rendering a separate strategy unnecessary, as Stockholm's limited land must be efficiently utilized to build numerous homes for everyone.

The City of Stockholm presented its 2025 annual report, detailing financial results and goal fulfillment. Despite reduced government grants, the city recorded a surplus, decreasing the need for investment loans. Decisions included approving the report, adjusting some committee budgets, and increasing allocations for skills development by SEK 100 million and social investments by SEK 150 million.

Councillor Jan Jönsson (L) proposed making it easier for political youth organizations to visit Stockholm schools, aiming to boost youth political engagement and democratic development through clear guidelines, support materials, and encouragement for schools to invite these groups while ensuring safety. However, the City Executive Board stated that principals already have this authority and support materials exist, while the opposition (M and L) argued the issue isn't legal but a lack of administrative support for schools.

Councilor Andréa Hedin (M) proposed that students in early and middle primary school should not receive personal digital devices to take home, advocating for teaching and homework primarily with books and pens, and for the city to develop guidelines for introducing digital tools. The City Executive Board, along with the City Management Office and the Education Committee, rejected the motion, arguing that a ban could disadvantage students without home technology and those with disabilities requiring digital aids, and that pedagogically and age-appropriately used digital tools are vital for learning and an equitable school.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed Stockholm investigate introducing advanced humanities classes (like philosophy, history, languages) in city schools, aiming to offer the same depth for these subjects as currently exists in math and science. However, the City Executive Board and Education Committee believe a separate investigation is unnecessary, suggesting the matter can be addressed within ongoing curriculum development, citing high eligibility requirements for advanced classes and low application rates for current humanities programs.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed Stockholm implement a data system to identify students at risk of being abducted, which would alert if a student was withdrawn from one school without enrolling in another and include a block to prevent such withdrawals. The City Executive Board majority rejected the proposal, stating the city already possesses routines and action plans to detect and respond to suspected abductions, and that a national system is needed and being investigated at the state level.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed a new action plan for Stockholm City to support "grey zone children" – students with cognitive difficulties who struggle in school but don't qualify for adapted education. While the Liberal Party argues these students receive insufficient support in high school, Stockholm City and the Education Committee believe their existing structured support for students with special needs, including special education and transition procedures, is adequate, and therefore a new action plan is unnecessary. Jönsson, however, contends that current measures do not sufficiently address the specific needs of this group.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposes that the municipality amends its agreement with Skolfastigheter i Stockholm AB (SISAB) so that SISAB covers the costs for school work environment and safety improvements, such as new access systems, improved ventilation, and soundproofing, instead of the schools themselves. The Municipal Board majority is positive towards SISAB assuming responsibility for access system costs, but opposes transferring all financial responsibility for school work environment and safety, fearing this could increase school rents and reduce their autonomy.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate limiting elementary school changes primarily to term starts, similar to Uppsala, to create stability for schools, students, and staff. The City Executive Board responded that Stockholm already has school change periods and lacks the legal basis to restrict changes solely to term starts, suggesting the issue be addressed by the government. However, the Moderates and Jan Jönsson (L) dissented, advocating for the municipality to further investigate this with clear change windows and exception rules, believing a more defined framework strengthens both schools and student security.

Jan Jönsson (L) proposed that the City of Stockholm investigate how to limit students' ability to switch high schools during the school year, as frequent changes create disorder and disrupt the learning environment. The City responded that implementing such restrictions would be very difficult without legal support, especially as it would require agreement from 26 municipalities and over 100 independent schools in the region. Instead, the City Executive Board believes the question of a legal amendment should be directed to the government.

The City of Stockholm proposes that the Municipal Council approve a revised agreement for the Stockholm County Admissions Office's services. This updated agreement aligns with current work processes and clarifies the division of responsibilities between Storsthlm and the municipalities. While the Indra system will transfer to Inera AB on July 1, 2026, Storsthlm will continue to manage the administration of upper secondary school admissions and handle financial transactions for the municipalities.

A motion by Andréa Hedin (M) suggested Stockholm introduce SAO jobs (study-motivating work-life orientation) for junior high students, combining school with paid work. The motion aimed to reduce summer jobs by 1,000 by 2026, replacing them with an equal number of SAO jobs. The City Executive Board rejected the proposal to cut summer jobs, arguing they target different groups than SAO jobs, but the city still plans to pilot SAO jobs in selected focus areas during 2026.

Gabriel Kroon (SD) proposed a city-wide information campaign about stroke on Stockholm's billboards to educate residents on symptom recognition and quick action. The City Management Office responded that informing about healthcare is Region Stockholm's responsibility, and the city should not conduct such campaigns independently. However, the city could assist Region Stockholm in disseminating information through its own channels, like citizen service offices and libraries, if requested.