Campaigns:
Pablo Zalaquett
The mayor of Santiago, Pablo Zalaquett, began his official campaign for the municipal elections on October 28 with a fireworks show that generated nuisance neighbors.
Carolina Toha
Dear neighbors, dear neighbors:
Am running to be Mayor of Santiago because I think from there you can do a lot to have a nicer city, more just and more respectful of the neighbors. I've always wanted to act consistently with what I believe, so the first test that I will face as a candidate is to do a clean campaign that is participatory and consistent with the projects we want to promote in our community.
Campaigns in the city is flooded with advertising, but there is space for the discussion of ideas. Our campaign aims to reverse that and turn the race into an opportunity to discuss the Santiago we want. Our program will define the participation of the residents. We Conventions of Barrios de Santiago in each neighborhood unit so that residents can propose and vote for the projects they take on. Invite all, without asking the political color. We will also open digital modes of participation. The result of all these contributions will be consolidated after the Great Convention Community 2012-2016.
Applicants to the municipality usually raise proposals to improve the cleanliness and care of the environment but, in practice, end up generating campaigns harm the environment, spoiling the city and increasing pollution. Our commitment is to minimize the maximum damage and privileging those style eco-friendly campaign.
Security is a central issue in the municipal elections, however, some candidates turn to criminals and thugs to install their advertising and even to destroy other cartels competitors. That's dirty campaign and our bid will not use it.
At the start of this season I wanted to take a voluntary commitment demanding public and face the neighbors. I hope the other candidates for mayor of Santiago also subscribe to these principles. I think we can give an example to the whole country of a commune able to argue constructively about their future.
Waldo Mora Longa
Santiago is Chile's face
My proposals:
- Zero tolerance for crime.
- Bill for the creation of municipal police.
- Plan Octagonal neighborhood security 24 hours a day.
- Alternative military Police Service, 5000 young people engaged in police service.
- Criminal Charges against vandalism and damage to public and private property.
- Solidarity sure to merchants and neighbors.
- 2 Free Clinics for Seniors.
- Nursing home for the elderly during the day, kind nursery.
- Quality education in municipal schools for our youth, prior teacher training.
- Open dialogue with social organizations, neighborhood and youth.
- Legal assistance to victims of crime in the district.