Marian Jurczyk

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Marian Jurczyk
President of Szczecin
In office November 18, 1998 – January 24, 2000 November 21, 2002 – December 4, 2006
Preceded by	Bartłomiej Sochański (1998) Edmund Runowicz (2002)
Succeeded by	Marek Koćmiel (2000) Piotr Krzystek (2006)
Born	October 16, 1935 (1935-10-16) (age 72) Karczewice Second Polish Republic
Nationality	Poland

Marian Jurczyk (born 16 October 1935) is a Polish politician and trade union activist. In the 1980s involved with Solidarity movement. Senator in the Senate of Poland from 1997 to 2000, mayor of Szczecin from 18 November 1998 to 24 January 2000 and from 21 November 2002 to 4 December 2006. His achievements are however widely criticised and he is blamed for over 10 millions zlotys compensations which city must pay for canceling the land selling deal, his lack of formal education, and his apparent cluelessness in many important matters. Jurczyk's famous errors includes forgetting the name of his own deputy he just nominated or quoting Jesus in his speech to the council.

Because of this criticism recall voices of recall were raised. On 23 March 2004 necessary 32,000 signatures were received by Recall Committee. Recall referendum took place on 23 May 2004. However the necessary 30% turnout wasn't reached as only 19% of voters cast their ballots. An overwhelming majority of those voting (92%), supported mayor's recall. This means that current political situation is quite difficult.