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Simona Mohamsson just turned 26 when she holds one of the most important positions in the new organization of the city board.
– It happened that someone thought I was a fellow when I sat in a chair. I have thought a lot about whether it is my greatest weakness or my main strength that I am young.
She says that she hasn’t really come to what she’s supposed to believe, and that you need to make sure you deserve the respect of those you work with, regardless of whether you’re young or old.
– And then it’s about being clear about what you want, and I think I’m good at that.
I don’t want to be a typical politician
Simona Mohamsson was born in Hamburg and raised in Överlida in the Svenljunga municipality, with parents who have their roots in Palestine and Lebanon respectively. Political engagement gained momentum during high school in Borås.
– I got involved after SD entered the Riksdag.
She moved to Gothenburg to study public administration at university and got a job as a political secretary for the Liberals at City Hall. A job he left to complete his studies.
– I decided from the beginning not to stay too long. I think it is important to have an education and not become a typical politician. You get really fit if everything in your life is in politics and I have a hard time becoming this political button-presser.
Do you want to see more activism?
You have described yourself as controversial, what do you mean by that?
– I am not the typical politician in the sense that I do not have parents who have been involved. And I’m probably quite idealistic and my heels are on the ground. I get very irritated when people say “you will grow with your opinions.” I think there is very little activism in politics.
What do you mean?
– You must be loyal, but loyal to the ideas and not to the people who are on top of the mountain right now. I think you are a little lazy and too directive and you don’t dare to fight.
An example of this is that he thinks the alliance should be able to incur some political losses to show more clearly what it really is and stands for when it has finally won power in Gothenburg after 24 years. He also believes that liberals should push the issue of a tax cut. Even if you don’t get over it, it’s a way to show that you think you can manage resources in a different way, he says.
You want to legalize cannabis
Another example of the more controversial side was that she, as vice president of the Liberal Youth Union, wrote a debate article on GT saying that Sweden should legalize cannabis. When the article was published, she was working in the City Council and generated criticism from both the political opposition and the police, and within the party.
– We have a very high ceiling, but it is clear that it was not appreciated much.
She says many want to misunderstand her line on the subject, but for her it’s about creating better opportunities to help those trapped in an addiction while offering a more controlled sale to those who are more considered users.
– It would also be a way to access gang crime, which makes a lot of money with this.
Holistic approach to social problems
On January 1, 2021, district committees will disappear as a form of organization in Gothenburg. The four social committees assume parts of what is called population responsibility and certain cultural activities. Simona Mohamsson hopes that the organization will also be a common voice for Hisingen, vis-à-vis the continent.
– Hisingen is sometimes neglected a bit, so a unified voice may be necessary.
But above all, the new organization provides the opportunity to take a more comprehensive approach to social problems.
– Ideally, people seeking help should not notice this change. But from a long-term perspective, we should be able to make social services more cohesive, humane and humane. We have noticed that decisions are made at different levels in the districts. Social challenges have been handled differently. Now we can take a holistic approach.
Facts: the new organization
On January 1, 2021, the district committees and the social resource committee will disappear and will be replaced by four new social committees, as well as a functional support committee and a senior care and care committee.
The presidents of the new committees are:
Center of the Social Committee: Nina Miskovsky (M)
Hisingen Social Committee: Simona Mohamsson (left)
Socialnämnd Nordost: Johan Fält (M)
Southwest Social Welfare Board: Lena Olinder (M)
The Committee of Elders: Elisabet Lann (KD)
Board for functional support: Åsa Hartzell (M)
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