Residents of Sobótka are set to vote on April 26, 2026, in a referendum to recall the mayor and the municipal council, according to multiple local reports.
The vote follows growing public dissatisfaction, with citizens calling for the removal of local officials amid ongoing tensions over governance. The referendum has drawn attention from regional media, including coverage by Telewizja Sudecka, TVP Wrocław, Radio Wrocław, and Wrocławskie Fakty.
Analysts note that recalls of local officials in Poland rarely succeed, citing legal and procedural hurdles that often prevent such efforts from reaching the required thresholds for removal.
Despite the challenges, organizers say the vote reflects a broader demand for accountability, with some framing the referendum as a test of civic engagement in smaller municipalities.
The outcome will be closely watched by political observers, particularly as it may influence similar initiatives in other towns facing leadership disputes.
