A referendum that will not be possible because of the current coronal situation. According to the local council, which voted Tuesday on the proposal to close Medåker, the referendum cannot be postponed until the future but must be canceled.
Together with other parents in Medåker, she collected signatures to get to the referendum, which is now at risk of being closed down due to the current corona crisis when it is not possible to gather people and vote.
- There was a great commitment when we collected the signatures. Just over 20 percent wanted the referendum. Those who have written on probably do not feel heard now.
What could have been done instead?
- You could have put the referendum later, says Sara Hallström.
On April 29, the municipal council in Arboga. Then the final decision on the referendum will be made by Medåker school.
- We still hope. My oldest child is set to continue attending school in Medåker, says Sara Hallström.