Heated Dispute Over Dubrava Projects: Možemo Accuses HDZ of Setting Priorities

A heated dispute has erupted in Zagreb's Gornja Dubrava district over budget allocations, with the local Možemo party accusing the ruling HDZ of "insane budget management." The conflict centers on the prioritization of projects, with Možemo claiming that half a million euros were allocated for unnecessary asphalt paving while ignoring direct requests from citizens.

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If you want to rule in Dubrava, do something for Dubrava, then maybe someone will vote for you. Or continue to wage war on Facebook.

Možemo highlighted that the majority coalition in the Gornja Dubrava City District Council, comprising HDZ and other representatives, approved funds for asphalt renewal on Aleja Blaža Jurišića and a parking lot at ŠRC Klaka. This decision, they argue, came at the expense of funds intended for local road asphalt repairs, forcing 12 local committees to relinquish their budgets. They also pointed out that the repair of a sidewalk in Lovrakova Street, a project requested by residents through their local committee, was excluded from the municipal activities plan.

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They have taken away almost all powers from local committees and city districts and then conduct a survey on whether they make sense.

Instead of the sidewalk repairs, the plan now includes the renovation of an access road and parking lot at a home for the elderly. Residents of Studentski Grad have experienced similar neglect for five years, seeing their priorities ignored or postponed while other projects, such as those for schools and sports clubs, receive funding. Možemo emphasized that while investments in institutions are welcome, they should be pursued through appropriate city offices, as citizens rely on their representatives to advocate for their interests.

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They allocated half a million euros for unnecessary asphalt paving, while ignoring direct requests from citizens.

The party concluded that the reason for the lack of progress in Studentski Grad in recent years lies with the HDZ representatives who control the district council's priorities. They suggested this might explain why citizens did not support participatory budgeting. A local resident responded, questioning why the city has not addressed the energy renovation of the MO Oporovec building for five years.

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The priorities of citizens are ignored, postponed, or removed during the rebalance, while other projects are given preference.