Kraków mayoral race focuses on urban security and infrastructure

As the mayoral election in Kraków approaches, local political candidates and civic leaders are focusing on urban security and infrastructure. Candidate Monika Piątkowska has introduced a platform centered on making the city green and safe, emphasizing the need to address military, food, and water security. Her campaign, titled ‘Beyond Divisions,’ aims to foster cooperation across different social and political groups.

In parallel, civic concerns regarding the city's resilience to crises are rising. Michał Kostrzyński of the Social Committee for the Development of Kraków is advocating for the construction of independent water sources to protect the city against potential blackouts, contamination, or wartime scenarios. Current municipal solutions, such as water tankers and limited pump power, are viewed as insufficient for a city of over one million residents, a concern echoed by a 2023 report from the Supreme Audit Office.

On the political landscape, the Polska 2050 party is navigating internal shifts and declining poll numbers as it interacts with the local race, where Łukasz Gibała remains a leading contender in recent surveys.