Nov 18 2024 8 mins 3
In this week's Swiss Up!, the focus is on the cantonal and municipal votes in Geneva on November 24th. Five key topics are up for discussion:
Development Zone Law: A proposal to involve property owners earlier in development plans, allowing them to trigger local votes against redevelopment without collecting signatures. Supporters say it will reduce conflicts, while critics argue it could hinder affordable housing.
Income Tax Amendment (LIPP): A plan to reduce income taxes, especially for the middle class, to alleviate rising living costs. Critics, mostly from the left, argue it benefits the wealthy and could harm public services.
Public Transport Law: A proposal to give Geneva’s Public Transport company more control over fare pricing. While right-wing groups support it for efficiency, unions and left-wing parties fear it could lead to higher fares.
Mont-Blanc Passarelle: A new pedestrian bridge project supported by a broad political coalition but opposed by heritage groups due to its cost and impact on the environment.
Advertising Ban in Lancy: A proposal to remove commercial ads from public spaces, supported by those wishing to reduce consumerism, but opposed by those concerned about economic impact.
Voting takes place on November 24th.
