After reports surfaced about an alleged case of sexual harassment of a municipal employee by the councilor of Vox and second deputy mayor, Jose Marcos Pons Devesathe various parties with representation in the Javea Town Hall They have made their first reactions public.
While the government team led by the Party has issued an institutional statement focused on the general condemnation of any form of harassment and on the collection of internal information, the PSOE has demanded the immediate withdrawal of the investigated councilor's delegations and his resignation, and Compromís She has called for political accountability and insisted on strengthening policies to prevent and combat gender-based violence.
The governing team (PP and CpJ)
In a statement released from the Town HallThe governing team has expressed its position regarding the published information about the case. The council states that it wishes to express its "unequivocal" stance. We absolutely condemn any form of harassment, sexist violence, or conduct that violates the dignity of individuals, and specifically, of women..
He adds that, "The municipal departments are currently gathering all the necessary information and data to take the appropriate measures, following the established legal procedures and guarantees.".
The City Council also reiterates its "A firm commitment to the protection, support, and defense of any person who may be affected by a situation of this nature."without specifying at the moment what decisions will be made regarding the Vox councilor being investigated by his own party.
The PSOE calls for VOX's resignation and immediate withdrawal of delegations
In turn, the Municipal Socialist Group has issued a statement in which it raises its critical tone and demands immediate political action.
The Socialists believe that, given the "seriousness" of the events reported by the municipal worker —a trusted position appointed by the mayor, Rosa Cardona—, the complaint must be "thoroughly investigated" and must be adopted "immediate precautionary measures".
The PSOE group describes as "Any behavior that threatens women is unacceptable." and maintains that it is necessary to eradicate this type of behavior in all areas. Therefore, it demands the resignation of the Vox councilor And, until that happens, that the mayor... withdraw the delegations immediately which he currently holds.
Furthermore, the Socialist Group requests clarify when the mayor became aware of the situation And why protective measures weren't previously taken for the affected employee, who ended up leaving her job. They point out that the mayor is responsible for the functioning and image of the City Hall, as well as for guaranteeing the well-being and safety of the municipal staff.
Finally, the PSOE requests the Immediate activation of the internal protocol for cases of sexual harassment and the application of all measures provided to protect the alleged victim, including the economic consequences arising from the loss of their employment.
Compromís condemns violence against women and demands accountability from the local government
The group Compromís per Xàbia The party has also made its position public following the news of the case. In its statement on social media, the group affirms that, based on the news, it wants "Condemn all forms of violence against women".
Compromís reminds us that the Gender-based violence remains a reality that hits the society and regrets that, in a legislature in which the "consensus" on this matter has been "broken," reports of this kind are being produced.
The nationalist party is now asking responsibilities of the municipal government in this situation and demands that guarantees effective prevention, protection and awareness policies.
According to the statement, it is "essential" to work together to moving towards a municipality free of gender-based violence, reinforcing existing mechanisms and the institutional response to cases such as the one that has been made public.
All I see here is a plot by the opposition against the Vox councilor to force a motion.
Ábalos' nieces? Cerdán? Koldo García, the whoremonger? José Tomé? Toni González? Francisco Luís Fernández Rodríguez? Javier Izquierdo? There must be plenty of whoremongers. I'm eager to see a statement from the local Socialist Party of the Valencian Country condemning the whoring and harassment of women within its ranks. All that's missing is the pedophile Mónica Oltra.