Although it was not officially certified, the members of the Popular Democratic Party (PPD) and of Julio Roldán Concepción secured today, Saturday, the victory in the race of the Aguadilla town hall after counting the votes.
“Today, for the third time in four months, the verdict of the people of Aguadilla was reaffirmed: change has arrived in our city and can not return. My first words are in gratitude to the Aguadilla electoral team, which defended the votes from the early voting process, on election day, control, recount and today in the second recount. Without you, nothing would have been possible. We also thank the President of the Popular Party, José Luis Dalmau, and our Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Gerardo “Toñito” Cruz, for their work in defending democracy and making all the party’s resources available to us during this difficult process, “Roldán Concepción said in a statement. Written.
Similarly, the President of the PPD and the Senate Chamber, José Dalmau Santiago, shared congratulations to Roldán Concepción on his social networks.
My thanks to your election officials @ppdpr that once again with their work they strengthen democracy, impose the will of the voters and make the truth prevail. Congratulations on your triumph to our mayor of Aguadilla @ julioroldan2020. pic.twitter.com/7XYZxE83x4
– Jose Luis Dalmau Santiago (@DalmauSenador) February 27, 2021
Likewise, the general secretary of the PPD, Carlos Bianchi, published “Aguadilla’s undefeated. One choice, 3 wins. @ julioroldan2020 It has #RecordElectoral Congratulations to the mayor ”.
Aguadilla’s undefeated. One choice, 3 wins. @ julioroldan2020 It has #RecordElectoral Congratulations primary. pic.twitter.com/oMQHVRCUHt
– Carlos A. Bianchi (@Secretario_PPD) February 27, 2021
Like the former PPD president about Roldán Concepción, “he has the desire, ability and, above all, the support and affection of the people of Aguadilla.”
Let nothing and no one obscure the mayor of Aguadilla, Julio Roldán, who is winning again today for the third time. He has the desire, the ability and above all, the support and affection of those in Aguadilla who, we hope, give him confidence. Success!
– Aníbal José Torres (@anibaljosepr) February 27, 2021
The story comes after Roldán Concepción’s opponent, Yanitsia Irizarry Méndez from the New Progressive Party, challenged the result of the election contest.
The Court of Appeal last Wednesday ordered the State Electoral Commission (EEC) to manually count municipal ballots after concluding the agency set up “illegally” in its control regulations, the type of votes that would be granted as mixed.
“I reaffirm my commitment to the people of Aguadilla and Aguadilla: in the new Aguadilla we face injustice and bad tricks, without fear. The storm is over and we are now sailing to a safe harbor. I warn opponents who have lost three times that violating the people’s sacred democratic right and taking the oath are reprehensible acts with serious consequences. I will take the necessary measures to ensure that such an injustice does not happen again. Now, let’s go where we came from: build the new Aguadilla! “, Added Roldán Concepción.
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