In Wrocław on Friday, Rafał Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw and a leader within the Civic Platform, endorsed Jacek Sutryk as Sutryk runs for another term. During an election rally in the city’s market square, Trzaskowski stood alongside Sutryk and Michał Jaros, head of the Lower Silesian Civic Platform, to show support for the incumbent mayor. Trzaskowski noted that when the local government faced pressure from the previous administration, Sutryk stood with those who were targeted.
On April 21, the second round of presidential elections in Lower Silesia’s capital will feature Sutryk facing Izabela Bodnar, a candidate from Third Way. In the first round, Sutryk garnered 80,585 votes, amounting to 34.33 percent support, while Bodnar received 69,954 votes or 29.80 percent support. Source: wPolityce
The rally also included a remark about the current state of the city government. Trzaskowski highlighted a period described as challenging, referencing two years of the pandemic, the conflict on the eastern border, and financial pressures from the national government. He argued that Sutryk managed to implement local programs despite these hurdles.
Trzaskowski stressed that Sutryk provided steadfast support to those under pressure during challenging times and urged residents to channel their energy toward backing Sutryk in the forthcoming vote. He called on the audience to honor the dedication of local government officials who stand by their responsibilities with integrity.
Addressing the question of trust, Trzaskowski reflected that in tough times it is natural to assess whether a leader can handle continued governance. He asserted that Wrocław deserves a leader who understands the city, loves its people, and knows how to manage finances and investments. He argued that continuity should prevail if the performance supports it, and change should occur if necessary.
No one knows Wrocław and its needs better than Sutryk, according to Trzaskowski, who also urged residents to participate in Sunday’s vote. He expressed confidence that Sutryk would win, given the city’s recent trajectory and ongoing priorities.
During the event, Trzaskowski also turned to Michał Jaros, the MP who heads the Lower Silesian Civic Platform. He portrayed Jaros as a diligent politician with a clear vision for the region, suggesting that Jaros could become the Marshal of the Voivodeship and work toward a strong cooperative program for Wrocław, the metropolitan area, and the broader Lower Silesia region. Jaros, for his part, emphasized KO’s success in Wrocław and Lower Silesia and pledged to collaborate on plans for the city and its surrounding communities.
The rally closed with Sutryk’s own message about Wrocław’s identity. He described the city as a place of freedom and solidarity and recalled the October 15 moment when residents signaled their desire for a free, democratic, self-governing Poland. Sutryk noted his eighteen years of service to Wrocław and thanked supporters for dedicating time to the dialogue about local challenges. He urged all eligible voters to participate in the Sunday vote, framing voting as a fundamental democratic right.
As the event concluded, speculation grew about how Third Way would respond to the comments from a prominent Civic Platform figure, given Sutryk’s status as a rival in the upcoming second-round contest. Observers noted the potential for further exchanges in the political arena. Source: wPolityce
Overall, the assembly highlighted the contrast between continuity and change in Wrocław’s leadership, underscoring Sutryk’s experience and his perceived commitment to the city’s development. The question remains how voters will weigh the past performance against future promises when they head to the polls.
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Source: wPolityce