Mayors for the Liberec Region ( cs, Starostové pro Liberecký kraj, SLK) is a regionalist party in the Czech Republic that was established prior to the
2008 Czech regional elections. The party won the 2012 regional election in Liberec and its leader Martin Půta became governor of the
Liberec Region, the first time a governor had come from outside one of the major parties. The SLK cooperates with the
Mayors and Independents
The Mayors and Independents ( cs, Starostové a nezávislí), abbreviated to STAN, is a liberal political party in the Czech Republic that is focused on localism and subsidiarity. The party grew out of four minor parties, including Independe ...
party.
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
TOP 09 (name derived from cs, Tradice Odpovědnost Prosperita, lit=Tradition Responsibility Prosperity) is a liberal-conservative political party in the Czech Republic, led by Markéta Pekarová Adamová. TOP 09 holds 14 seats in the Chamber ...
. Member of SLK Jan Farský was elected member of parliament.
Martin 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.
Election results
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Česká Lípa
Jablonec nad Nisou
Liberec
Regional assembly
References
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Conservative parties in the Czech Republic
Regionalist parties in the Czech Republic
Political parties established in 2008
Liberec Region
2008 establishments in the Czech Republic