At a press conference on Monday, the Social Democrats, the Liberals and the Center Party presented their last joint budget for the term of office.
In a press release, it can be read that the board, among other things, wants to spend SEK 100 million on shortening the care queues.
SEK 20 million on investments in mental illness for children and young people.
10 million for the expansion of broadband throughout the county and 4 million for vaccination of children and young people against TBE, 2023, 2024, 2025.
- Despite a tough financial situation for municipalities and regions with high inflation, we have been able to continue with our investments, but also some new things, says Kenneth Östberg, Regional Councilor (S).
What is the most important thing?
- We are investing in removing the waiting times for surgery.
We hire operating teams today, but what is particularly important and fun is the investment in a new operating business in Sala that will start at the end of the year, says Kenneth Östberg, regional councilor (S).