‘I’m the mayor of a village – I have a genius plan to boost our population’
A 20 year old mayor of a small town in Guadalajara, Spain, has revealed his ambitious plans to boost the dwindling population.
Being a mayor of a small Spanish town is a significant role that often goes unrecognised and unpaid. Treasury data reveals that approximately 40% of Spain’s 6,900 mayors do not receive a public salary, with the role viewed more as a labour of love for their village.
Contrary to expectations, this important role isn’t always held by older individuals, despite the…