Prague 17 has a new mayor: Synkova was replaced by Alena Kopejtková
Synková was criticized by opposition and coalition representatives, among other things, for insufficient solutions to the problems associated with the Řepy Sports Center and its commissioning. The implementation of the city district project cost 380 million crowns. The opening of the sports center was complicated by the coronavirus pandemic, which entailed additional costs for City Hall. 15 of the 20 representatives present voted in favor of the appeal of Synková, who has been the head of Prague 17 since 2006 and did not plan to participate in other elections.
“In the last year and a half, many problems have fallen on the management of the town hall, which need to be solved immediately and when a large part of them is connected with the construction of a sports center.. However, it is necessary to bring things to an end and here, unfortunately, I do not see the mayor’s (Synková’s) will to take these steps, “said Jaroslav Bíro (ODS), deputy mayor of the 17th district, at a meeting of the council.
Kopejtková was another mayoral candidate. She was elected by secret ballot with 14 votes out of 19 votes cast by the representatives present.
He wants to improve communication
The new mayor of Řep described as one of her goals in the new position that she will communicate more with the councilors of the city district, members of the council and the citizens of the city district. “Last but not least, the mayor is responsible transparently inform the public about the steps of the town hall. This has long been happening at the town hall to a very limited extent, or not at all, “Announce. She would also like to start solving the problems of the city district, to which Synková did not pay enough attention, according to her.
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The Civic Democrats in Prague 17 won the elections in 2018 and took five seats at the time to a seven-member council. Today, Řepy has a five-member council. Only ODS representatives remain in it. Prague 17, with a population of 24,360, is in the west of the capital. The city part includes the cadastral territory of Řepy.