A petition with nearly 650 signatures failed to influence Emmaboda kommun's decision to reorganize Möjligheternas hus, a local employment and recycling center. The petition was organized by staff member Johanna Zetterberg and submitted to the municipal council before their Monday evening meeting, but was reportedly not discussed during the proceedings.
According to sources, the municipal council approved a revised reorganization plan that would move the employment center portion of Möjligheternas hus under the social services administration, while the recycling and second-hand shop operations would come under Emmaboda energi och miljö. The Remake program, started in 2019, would be completely discontinued.
staff had hoped to show politicians how important the facility is for Emmaboda
Johanna Zetterberg expressed disappointment that the petition was not addressed, stating that staff had hoped to show politicians how important the facility is for Emmaboda. The uncertainty about the future has reportedly been stressful for participants in the center's programs. The petition was signed by nearly all customers of Möjligheternas hus according to Zetterberg, who organized the effort along with colleagues Per-Ola Ekmark, Emil Lindgren, and Krister Jonsson.