# Resignation of José Vicente Solarat in A Rúa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/resignation-of-jos-vicente-solarat-in-a-ra
> Updated: 2026-09-02T03:30:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

José Vicente Solarat López has announced his resignation from the A Rúa municipal council, ending a 44-year political career. Solarat, who served as mayor between 1986 and 2009, stated his departure is for “strictly personal reasons” to spend more time with family and friends. He clarified that his decision is not due to internal government disagreements.

The resignation is expected to be formalized during the plenary session on September 7. Ana Isabel Ares Rodríguez is anticipated to fill his seat, while the local governing coalition of BNG, RUA, and PSOE is expected to continue without structural changes.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Spanish local leaders announce political shifts in A Rúa and Vila-real

Spanish local politics see shifts as Vicente Solarata resigns after 44 years in A Rúa, while Vila-real Mayor José Benlloch confirms his candidacy for re-election.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-local-leaders-announce-political-shifts-in-a-ra-and-vila-real

### 2026-08-26: José Vicente Solarat resigns from A Rúa council after 44 years

Veteran politician José Vicente Solarat López is resigning from the A Rúa council after 44 years in politics, citing personal reasons and a desire to focus on family and leisure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jos-vicente-solarat-resigns-from-a-ra-council-after-44-years

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