The current mayor of Gdańsk, Aleksandra Dulkiewicz, plans to run again in the April elections, backed by the All for Gdańsk association and the Civic Coalition. Officials announced that a joint candidate list for the Gdańsk City Council will be submitted by both groups.
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A press conference in front of the Neptune Fountain in the city center revealed the formation of a united electoral slate for local government. The event also confirmed that Aleksandra Dulkiewicz will seek re-election with the support of the Civic Coalition.
Over the past five years, the governing coalition has led the city through multiple crises with steady, practical management. These include the Covid-19 period, the war in Ukraine, and ongoing political tensions with Law and Justice, according to party representatives.
Piotr Borawski of the Civic Coalition described the coalition as stable and connected with partners from the Civic Platform, Everything for Gdańsk, Nowoczesna, and Inicjatywa Polska. He emphasized that the joint electoral list is aimed at winning the local elections on April 7.
Piotr Grzelak, the Second Vice President representing All for Gdańsk, pointed to the unity of communities, everyday residents, experienced councilors, and local activists as the driving force behind the collaboration. He added that the negotiations were challenging but necessary for shaping the city’s long-term vision and that the alliance would pursue victory together.
Dulkiewicz outlines ideas for the next five years
Acknowledging a saying on the Golden Gate, she quoted the maxim that “small republics grow with agreement, great republics fall with disagreement,” and asserted that this guiding principle will steer their plans. The campaign is framed as an opportunity to showcase concrete ideas for the forthcoming five years.
With the party’s victory in the parliamentary elections, there is optimism about further development for Gdańsk. The goal is to strengthen the city and the wider region to better withstand future challenges and crises.
According to Dulkiewicz, the plan for the next term includes a focus on organizational resilience, economic vitality, and civic participation, with a clear emphasis on practical projects that benefit residents across districts.
For the upcoming local elections, the joint candidates listed include Aleksandra Dulkiewicz (WdG), Piotr Borawski, Piotr Grzelak, Agnieszka Owczarczak (KO), Cezary Śpiewak-Dowbór, and Łukasz Bejm (KO). The slate represents a blend of established leadership and active local influencers prepared to implement the city’s strategic priorities.
Meanwhile, another political group, the Common Path coalition formed by Polska 2050, New Left, and urban movements, announced a separate list for the Gdańsk City Council. The public profile of Gdańsk residents remains high, though it was not disclosed who would lead the city’s executive branch in this alternative lineup.
Law and Justice has not yet announced a mayoral candidate. The local political landscape continues to evolve as parties position their visions for Gdańsk’s future.
Additional insights and coverage of the local race can be found in regional political analysis and interviews published by national outlets, providing readers with context on how parties intend to balance ideology with pragmatic governance in city administration [Source: wPolityce].
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