Gdańsk spent PLN 3 million on TVN promotion

wbijamszpile.pl 9 months ago

The authorities of Gdańsk allocated over PLN 3 million to image and information promotion in TVN from 2018 to 2024. This information was provided by Przemysław Majewski, a municipal councillor acting in opposition for the PiS. In his opinion, these expenses show that the city has its priorities.

Councilman Przemysław Majewski pointed out the deficiency of funds for crucial investments in the city, specified as road repairs, municipal premises and additional bus and tram courses. According to him, despite these shortcomings, the Gdańsk authorities decided to spend PLN 3,041 131 for promotion on TVN Media.

List of orders indicates the priorities of power

The list of orders published by the councilman shows that the city authorities did not spare money for promotional activities. Despite the needs in another areas, it was decided to spend so much on image promotion.

Controversy Around Spending

Information about the city's promotion spending has caused controversy. Residents and opposition ask if it is appropriate that the city invests in the image in the media, while there is simply a deficiency of resources for basic needs.

The city could spend PLN 3 million on support for floods in the south of Poland. The city donated only PLN 1 million. The amount of PLN 3 million could be allocated to another renovation of al. Grunwaldzka, or al. Victory. Black Court Street is waiting for renovation. This amount could besides be added to bus journeys.

Majewski emphasises that these expenses rise questions about the priorities of the authorities. The city authorities have not commented on this information yet.