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We ask the right questions! Hello, Bergen!
When those of us who live in the city are told something we find difficult to believe or that sounds like a really bad idea, we often respond by saying “That makes absolutely no sense”.
Cesilie Tveit
Party Leader Folkets Parti Bergen
In politics, Folkets Parti (People’s Party) asks the questions the other parties either won’t or don’t dare to ask. We joined the City Council four years ago as Folkeaksjonen Nei til mer Bompenger (FNB). Back then, we asked whether the people of Bergen should be expected to pay a road toll every time they used their car and many people in Bergen answered with a loud and clear NO. Since 16.7 percent of residents voted for us, our representatives have been able to ask often uncomfortable questions about a lot of different issues that are the municipality’s responsibility. Unfortunately, far too much of what is proposed and approved in Bergen simply does not make sense. Our goal is for Bergen to be a city where everyday people can afford to live. That is why during the upcoming election, Folkets Parti is asking absolutely essential questions that have a major impact on your wallet. • Should drivers have to continue to pay road tolls to finance roads, light rail and other public transport services? • Should a light rail line be built to Åsane that will result in a significant increase in road toll rates? • Should the public authorities continue to prioritise expensive bicycle lanes used by very few residents? • Should the municipality continue to implement costly, symbolic and often completely ridiculous climate measures? • Should the municipality continue to only allow the construction of expensive homes along the light rail line that are unaffordable to many? • Should the municipality use millions of kroner on cultural initiatives that could just as effectively be carried out by private organisations, such as performing arts in Sentralbadet, the former swimming pool building? • Should the municipality use millions of kroner to acquire kindergartens that could just as effectively be run by private organisations and companies, such as the Damsgårdssundet kindergarten? Folkets Parti’s answer to all of these questions is an emphatic NO. We are the alternative for those who believe that taxpayer money should be used for quality services for the people of Bergen, first and foremost for children and the elderly, who deserve quality care and attention. Our programme shows how Bergen can be developed and managed so that residents with a regular income can also enjoy quality of life.
Vote for the only choice that makes sense!
