Leader Marek Pieter Headquarters Liberec Colours Purple | Founded 2008 Political position Centre-right | |
Ideology Fiscal conservatism
Regionalism | ||
Mayors for Liberec Region (Czech: Starostové pro Liberecký kraj), abbreviated to SLK is a regionalist party in the Czech Republic that was established prior Czech regional elections, 2008. The party won 2012 regional election in Liberec and its leader Martin Půta became hejtman. Půta is the first Hejtman who isn't a member of any major party in the Czech Republic. SLK cooperates with Mayors and Independents party.
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Ideology
The party focuses on regional problems. It supports economical responsibility, transparency and flood repairs. SLK was critical of coalition between ČSSD and SOS that ruled the region in 2008-2012. SLK criticised coalition for corruption and slow repairment of roads damaged by floods.
History
SLK was established in 2008 and participated in regional election. The party received almost 14% but remained in opposition. SLK participated in 2010 legislative election. Its members were nominated by TOP 09. Member of SLK Jan Farský was elected member of parliament.
Vladimír Půta led SLK in 2012 regional election and won over 20% of votes. Půta became Governor of the region.
Půta led to party in 2016 election and won over 30% of votes.