Novo Mesto Mayor receives gold award for local government work

At the Development Days of Municipalities organized by the Association of Municipalities of Slovenia (SOS) in Laško, several individuals received awards for their contributions to local self-government and community development.

Gregor Macedoni, Mayor of Novo Mesto and former president of the association of municipalities, was awarded the gold sign, the highest recognition. He was honored for his work regarding municipal financing, regional development, and strengthening the role of municipalities in state policy. Izidor Jerala, an expert in spatial planning for the Municipality of Novo Mesto, also received an award for his professional contributions to solving municipal development challenges.

Other recipients included Petr Mišič for his work in tourism and municipal financing, and Marko Ruparza for his efforts in communal economy and public services.