Olsztyn border expansion plans face opposition

The Olsztyn County Council has issued a formal statement opposing plans to expand the administrative boundaries of Olsztyn. The proposed expansion would involve incorporating territories currently belonging to the municipalities of Stawiguda and Dywity.

On November 4, 2026, the County Council expressed concerns that the move threatens the territorial integrity and autonomy of local governments. Council members argue that the targeted areas possess developed infrastructure and economic potential essential for the development of the neighboring municipalities. They warned that losing these urbanized zones could lead to significant financial and social consequences for the entire county.

During a city council session on October 28, independent councilman Mirosław Arczak was the sole vote against initiating the expansion procedure. Arczak criticized the city leadership for failing to include these expansion plans in recent strategic development documents from 2022 and 2024. He characterized the current approach as short-sighted and noted that city officials declined to address his specific arguments during deliberations.