She believes in the potential of the municipality of Železniki

VečerIndependent🔒CenterNov 5

This interview features Vlasta Krmelj, the incumbent mayor of the municipality of Selnice ob Dravi, who is running for a third term in local elections. Krmelj outlines her platform, which prioritizes comprehensive municipal development including the construction of a new sports hall, road improvements, water supply upgrades, and community infrastructure projects totaling over 2.5 million euros in submitted proposals. She emphasizes her intention to continue serving as a part-time mayor while leveraging her professional background in energy and climate agencies to access European funding opportunities. Regarding the controversial Kozjak pumped-storage hydroelectric plant, she acknowledges the importance of energy security but cites unresolved safety concerns and traffic impacts as reasons for caution. She explicitly states that she respects the clear opposition expressed by residents during a town meeting against the project as currently planned.

Bias read (Center): The piece presents a direct quote-based interview where the candidate herself articulates both developmental goals and specific reservations regarding a major infrastructure project, offering a balanced view of her political stance without external editorializing.

Gorenjski glasIndependentCenterNov 4

Marko Gasser, the current mayor of the Municipality of Železniki and member of the National Council, has announced his candidacy for a second term in upcoming local elections. He stated that he believes in the potential of the municipality and its residents, aiming to maintain Železniki as a pleasant place for living, working, and creating while ensuring continued development across all generations. In his next mandate, Gasser plans to prioritize traffic infrastructure, flood protection, housing opportunities for young people, and economic and rural development. Specific projects mentioned include completing extensions to the elementary school and sports hall, developing residential areas, building a new health center and senior home, establishing a business incubator, constructing a cycling path, and modernizing the district heating system. Upon re-election, he intends to review ongoing projects, set priorities, create a realistic four-year work plan, finalize started investments using state or EU funds, publish the municipal spatial plan, and open a new cultural-youth center in Podlonk.

Bias read (Center): The article functions as a neutral candidate profile, quoting the politician directly without employing loaded language, critical commentary, or one-sided sourcing typical of biased coverage.

Gorenjski glasIndependentProgressiveNov 3

Jurij Kern, the current mayor of the municipality of Komenda and a graduate economist, has announced his candidacy for another term in the upcoming local elections. Running as an independent candidate supported by voters, he aims to continue and expand upon projects initiated during his first four-year mandate. Kern describes his previous term as dynamic, noting that despite natural disasters, the team completed numerous infrastructure projects while acknowledging some remain unfinished. His campaign platform emphasizes maintaining Komenda’s status as Slovenia’s most developed municipality while preserving its rural character. Key priorities for the next term include flood protection, traffic solutions, education, clean drinking water, multi-generational care, and planning a new health station.

Bias read (Progressive): The article relies exclusively on the incumbent's self-serving quotes regarding 'collaboration' and 'responsibility,' omitting any critical perspective or opposition views typical of balanced election coverage.