Minister Cseke Attila Cseke Attila is proposing to abolish the post of deputy mayor in small municipalities, a measure contested by rural mayors who consider the post essential.

Development Minister Cseke Attila has proposed abolishing the post of deputy mayor in sparsely populated municipalities, arguing that this would reduce administrative costs. Mayors from Ialomița county, such as Eugen Voicilă from Ciocârlia, contest this measure, stressing the importance of the deputy mayor in managing local projects, especially in communities with limited staff. The criticism is aimed at central government spending rather than local positions, and locals argue that cuts should be targeted elsewhere. The proposal heightens fears about the vulnerability of local governments.