The mayor of Agüimes, and until now first vice-president of the region, will lead the Commonwealth for the next 12 months, taking over from the mayor of Ingenio, Vanesa Martín.
Change in the Presidency of the Commonwealth of Southeast Gran Canaria
The Southeast Gran Canaria Association of Municipalities celebrated the change of leadership on Thursday, a significant event for sustainable development and institutional cooperation in this strategic area of the Canary Islands. The ceremony took place in the Agüimes Town Hall's plenary hall , where the transfer of leadership was formalized to the Mayor of Agüimes and until now First Vice President, Óscar Hernández , who will assume the presidency for the next 12 months, succeeding the Mayor of Ingenio, Vanesa Martín.
New management structure in the Southeast Commonwealth
During the ceremony, Francisco García , the mayor of Santa Lucía de Tirajana , was appointed first vice president, and Vanesa Martín, the mayor of Ingenio, was appointed second vice president. This new structure reinforces the commitment to efficient and coordinated public management among the municipalities that make up the association: Agüimes, Ingenio, and Santa Lucía de Tirajana.
Commitment to sustainability and strategic development in Gran Canaria
In his address, Óscar Hernández assumed the presidency with a profound sense of responsibility, highlighting the value of leading a collective project that has been key to the transformation of southeastern Gran Canaria in recent decades. He particularly emphasized the model of institutional cooperation that this entity represents, considered one of the best examples of collaboration between public administrations in the Canary Islands . He also thanked his predecessors for their work leading the institution and stressed the importance of strengthening alliances between municipalities to promote strategic initiatives that serve the public.
Priorities: sustainable water management, energy transition and circular economy
The new president emphasized that the Southeast Gran Canaria Association of Municipalities faces a period of significant challenges, requiring responses based on unity and shared planning. Among the priorities are:
- sustainable water management
- Energy transition
- Boosting the circular economy
- Adaptation to climate change
These areas will continue to define the entity's roadmap to consolidate the Southeast as a benchmark in sustainability.
Consolidation of the Southeast as an innovative and sustainable territory
Óscar Hernández reaffirmed his commitment to continue positioning Southeast Gran Canaria as an innovative and leading region in sustainability, always focusing on social well-being. " All our decisions must be geared towards improving the quality of life for citizens, strengthening social cohesion, and building a fairer, more resilient, and sustainable future for generations to come ," the president stated, reiterating his commitment to consensus and inter-municipal cooperation.
Joint commitment to sustainable development in Gran Canaria
The Southeast Association of Municipalities, comprised of Agüimes, Santa Lucía de Tirajana, and Ingenio, reaffirms its commitment to promoting sustainable development throughout its territory. Thanks to the collaborative work of the three municipal corporations, progress continues to be made toward efficient public management at the island level through projects focused on key areas such as water, renewable energy, responsible waste management, and the promotion of a circular economy.
