Another lawsuit under the election procedure in Krakow: Gibała's dispute with Piątkowska

Another election lawsuit

Late on Monday afternoon, the District Court in Krakow received another application under the election procedure, submitted by the representative of the electoral committee, Łukasz Gibała. The presidential candidate demands a correction to the statements of his opponent, Monika Piątkowska.

These are the words that were spoken during a television and radio debate on September 22, just before the first round of the elections.

Dispute over layoffs at the city hall

Monika Piątkowska suggested during the debate that if Łukasz Gibała wins in Krakow, there will be group layoffs in the city hall. If we are talking about layoffs at the level of 20-15%, as the councilor says, then it is much more than just the management staff; These are simply group layoffs, she said.

Gibała's committee believes that this statement misled public opinion, and the candidate himself did not announce mass layoffs, but only a "screening" of employees in terms of "party nominations". According to the committee representatives, Piątkowska's words were intended to scare and discourage city employees from voting for Gibała.

Monika Piątkowska's spokeswoman said that the staff would comment on the case after the court issued its decision. She also emphasized that the committee is counting on a substantive discussion about the future of Krakow, not court battles.

Lawsuit-based campaign

This is yet another electoral lawsuit brought to the Krakow court in connection with the campaign before the second round of elections. Earlier, the court ordered Monika Piątkowska to correct information regarding Łukasz Gibała's vote in the city council.

On Friday, the court upheld the lawsuit filed by Piątkowska's committee and ordered Gibala to correct its statements about cooperation with KO councilors. The candidate filed an appeal against this decision, which is to be considered on Tuesday.

The second round is just a few days away

Let us remind you that the second round of early elections for the mayor of Krakow will take place on October 11. Łukasz Gibała, a city councilor and entrepreneur, who won 36.38% in the first round will compete for the office. votes, and Monika Piątkowska, senator of the Civic Coalition and president of the Grain and Feed Chamber, who won 29.91 percent. support.

The elections were called after Aleksander Miszalski was dismissed from the office of city mayor in May by referendum