Mayors for the Liberec Region explained

Country:	the Czech Republic
Mayors for the Liberec Region
Native Name:	Starostové pro Liberecký kraj
Leader:	Martin Půta
Ideology:	Liberec regionalism
Colours:	Purple
Headquarters:	Liberec
Website:	http://www.starostoveprolibereckykraj.cz/
Seats1 Title:	Chamber of Deputies
Seats2 Title:	Senate
Seats3 Title:	Liberec regional council
Seats4 Title:	Local councils

Mayors for the Liberec Region (Czech: Starostové pro Liberecký kraj, SLK) is a regionalist party in the Czech Republic, established ahead of the 2008 regional elections.^[1] 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.^[2] SLK cooperate with the Mayors and Independents party.^[3]

Ideology

The party focuses on regional issues. It supports economical responsibility, transparency and flood repairs. SLK were critical of the coalition between ČSSD and SOS that governed the region in 2008-2012. SLK criticised the coalition for corruption and slow repairs to roads damaged by floods.^{[4] [5]}

History

SLK was established in 2008 and participated in regional elections that year, receiving just under 14% and forming part of the opposition in the regional assembly. SLK participated in the 2010 legislative election, with its members nominated by TOP 09. SLK member Jan Farský was elected as a member of parliament.^{[6] [7]}

Martin Půta led SLK into the 2012 regional elections and won over 20% of votes, with Půta becoming Governor of the region. In 2016 he again led the party into elections, winning over 30% of votes.^{[8] [9]}

Election results

Chamber of Deputies

Year	Party	Candidates	Seats
		5^[10]	2^[11]
		6^[12]	1^[13]
		9^[14]	0^[15]

Senate

Česká Lípa

Year	Candidate	First round		Second round		Results
		Votes	%Votes	Votes	%Votes
	Jiří Vosecký	6,633	20.14	8,246	59.32
	Jiří Vosecký	10,418	29.59	6,988	52.87

Liberec

Regional assembly

Year	Votes	%Votes	Seats	Position
	17,878 (4th)	13.78%
	28,763 (1st)	22.21%
	40,058 (1st)	32.35%
	53,546 (1st)	38.57%

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kdo jsou. Starostové pro Liberecký kraj. 8 October 2016. cs.
2. News: PODÍVEJTE SE: Novým hejtmanem je Martin Půta. Liberecký deník. 8 October 2016. 27 November 2012.
3. Web site: Starostové pro Liberecký kraj nepůjdou do voleb v koalici. Liberecká Drbna. 9 October 2016.
4. Web site: Krajští radní spí v Liberci ve drahých služebních bytech, kárá je opozice. iDNES.cz. 8 October 2016. 18 May 2012.
5. Web site: Tato silnice patří kraji, označili starostové cedulemi "tankodromy". iDNES.cz. 8 October 2016. 24 August 2012.
6. Web site: Šok pro starostu. Z posledního místa na první. old.semily.cz. 8 October 2016.
7. Web site: Starosta z rezervace, kde se nekrade: Změní i sněmovnu?. Aktuálně.cz. 8 October 2016. 2010-06-07.
8. News: HLASOVÁNÍ: Hlasy jsou sečteny. Starostové pro LK jsou vítězi krajských voleb. Liberecký deník. 8 October 2016. 8 October 2016. Vodseďálek. Petr.
9. Web site: Český unikát. V Libereckém kraji rozdrtil obviněný Půta velké strany. iDNES.cz. 8 October 2016. 8 October 2016.
10. Web site: Jmenné seznamy. volby.cz. 28 October 2016.
11. Web site: Jmenné seznamy. volby.cz. 28 October 2016.
12. Web site: Jmenné seznamy. volby.cz. 28 October 2016.
13. Web site: Jmenné seznamy. volby.cz. 28 October 2016.
14. Web site: Jmenné seznamy. volby.cz. 21 November 2020.
15. Web site: Jmenné seznamy. volby.cz. 21 November 2020.