The Municipality of Albergaria-a-Velha is currently led by António Loureiro, also from the CDS party, who is ineligible to seek re-election due to term limits.
“With a profound sense of responsibility and commitment, I announce my candidacy for the Municipality of Albergaria-a-Velha in the upcoming municipal elections of 2025, under the CDS-PP banner,” Carlos Coelho declared on social media.
José Carlos Estrela Coelho, a 51-year-old businessman, has previously chaired the Parish Council of Branca. Announcements have also been made for the candidacies of Sara Quinta from the PSD and Firmino Mendes from the PS for the municipal president’s position.
The CDS candidate expresses a “strong will to address people’s everyday problems, improve quality of life across all parishes, and actively support the community in their initiatives.”
“I believe in an Albergaria that is even more efficient in addressing the needs of its population,” Coelho writes, advocating for “the continuation of recent growth trends, promoting even better conditions for young people to build their future.”
Carlos Coelho states that his decision to run is “driven by the desire to serve the population and the municipality.”
“This is a significant challenge, in which I count on everyone’s support, confident in the working and achievement capabilities I have demonstrated throughout my professional, associative, and municipal career,” he concludes.
In the 2021 municipal elections, the CDS was the most voted party for the Municipality of Albergaria-a-Velha, receiving 59.70% of the votes and securing five mandates, while the PSD came second with 24.23% and two mandates.
The PS received 06.82%, Chega 01.87%, PCP-PEV 01.57%, and BE 01.34%, none of which secured any mandates in the municipal executive.
The municipal elections are expected to take place between September 22 and October 14 this year.
