Pjerin Ndreu announces candidacy for third term as Lezhë Mayor

Pjerin Ndreu has officially announced his candidacy for a third term as the Mayor of Lezhë, scheduled for May 9. In his announcement, Ndreu highlighted the administrative and financial challenges faced since his first term began in 2019, including inheriting 4.6 million euros in debt and a budget of 12.7 million euros that relied heavily on government grants.

Ndreu reported significant improvements in the municipality's fiscal health, noting that the budget for 2027 is projected to reach between 33 and 34 million euros. He stated that 65 percent of the current budget is now secured through local revenue, reducing government grant dependency to 35 percent. Additionally, he noted that 59 percent of the budget is now allocated to investments, with 60 percent of those funds directed toward rural areas.