The City Council has decided to suspend Santomera food held annually with municipal employees and officials on the occasion of Christmas, with the aim of giving an example of austerity and savings in times of economic crisis for all local governments.
During the last government commission held in the consistory santomerano, all the councilors of the local council voted to eliminate the traditional appointment with the municipal staff, reinvesting in social spending which would have cost the food, about 5,000 euros.
Santomera Mayor, José María Sánchez, stressed that "in times of crisis the local administration should avoid unnecessary and wasteful spending, investing in areas that really are going to report something positive to our neighbors" Apostille "the money saved will fully devoted to social services in the municipality. "
Source: Ayuntamiento de Santomera