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{{Short description|Political organization in Poland}}
{{Infobox political party
| name             = OK Poland Local Government Coalition
| native_name      = Koalicja Samorządowa „OK Polska”
| abbreviation     = OKP
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| logo             =
| leader1_title    = Chairperson
| leader1_name     = [[Tadeusz Czajka (politician)|Tadeusz Czajka]]
| foundation       = 12 December 2020
| split = [[Bezpartyjni Samorządowcy]]
| headquarters     = 6 Szumin Street, [[Tarnowo Podgórne]], [[Poland]]
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| ideology         = {{ubl|class=nowrap|[[Regionalism (politics)|Regionalism]]|[[Localism (politics)|Localism]]|[[Decentralization]]}}
| position         = [[Centre-left]]
| colors           = Blue, red, white
| seats1_title     = Steats in the [[voivodeship sejmik]]s
| seats1           = {{Composition bar|1|552|hex=MidnightBlue}}
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| website          = {{URL|https://oksamorzad.pl/}}
| country          = Poland
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The '''OK Poland Local Government Coalition''',{{efn|{{langx|pl|Koalicja Samorządowa „OK Polska”}}}} until 2024 known as the '''All-Poland Local Government Coalition'''{{efn|[[Polish language|Polish]]: ''Ogólnopolska Koalicja Samorządowa'' (OKS), also abbreviated to ''OK Samorząd'', literally meaning ''OK Local Government''}} is an organization in [[Poland]] consisting of local government political associations. As part of it functions the political party of the '''Local Government Coalition'''.{{efn|[[Polish language|Polish]]: ''Koalicja Samorządowa'' (KS)}} It was founded on 12 December 2020 by splitting from the [[Bezpartyjni Samorządowcy|Nonpartisan Local Government Activists]], and registered on 8 February 2021. Its political party was registered on 22 February 2024.
== History ==
The All-Poland Local Government Coalition was founded on 12 December 2020 as a federation of local government organizations and associations in [[Poland]], by the members of the [[Bezpartyjni Samorządowcy|Nonpartisan Local Government Activists]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oksamorzad.pl/2?fbclid=IwAR1DBU6zm635YjDB7asjPvP1w3Rbe1-7hn3WnwZ6gduoPKguwhavAw-nvJc|title=Zakładamy Ogólnopolską Koalicję Samorządową!|date=12 December 2020|language=pl|website=oksamorzad.pl|access-date=11 April 2024|archive-date=8 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208214731/https://www.oksamorzad.pl/2?fbclid=IwAR1DBU6zm635YjDB7asjPvP1w3Rbe1-7hn3WnwZ6gduoPKguwhavAw-nvJc|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref> It was registered on 8 February 2021. [[Tadeusz Czajka (politician)|Tadeusz Czajka]], mayor of [[Tarnowo Podgórne]], became its chairperson, while its deputy chairpeople became [[Piotr Krzystek]], mayor of [[Szczecin]], and [[Janusz Kubicki]], mayor of [[Zielona Góra]]. [[Andrzej Sitnik]], mayor of [[Siedlce]], became its secretary, and [[Ludomir Handzel]], mayor of [[Nowy Sącz]]. Remaining founding members of its management were [[Marian Błachut]] (mayor of [[Czechowice-Dziedzice]]), and Jacek Szydło, former mayor of [[Dywity]]. In 2023, the management was joined by Patryk Hałaczkiewicz, deputy mayor of [[Kąty Wrocławskie]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rejestr.io/krs/881632/koalicja-samorzadowa-ok-samorzad|website=rejest.io|title=Koalicja Samorządowa OK Samorząd}}</ref>
In May 2021, the coalition had signed the [[letter of intent]] of cooperation with Kraków Suburbia Agreement, represented by mayor of [[Zabierzów, Lesser Poland Voivodeship|Zabierzów]] Elżbieta Burtan, as well as the councillers of [[Kraków County]], and the municipality of [[Gmina Zabierzów|Zabierzów]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://oksamorzad.pl/list-intencyjny-z-porozumieniem-podkrakowskim/|title=List intencyjny z Porozumieniem Podkrakowskim|date=6 May 2021|language=pl|website=oksamorzad.pl}}</ref> In October, the faction of Nonpartisan Local Government Activists in the Szczecin City Council had switched  to the All-Poland Local Government Coalition.<ref name=gs24>{{cite web|url=https://gs24.pl/bezpartyjni-zmienili-nazwe-to-wstep-do-wielkiej-polityki-teraz-to-koalicja-samorzadowa-szczecin/ar/c1-15859951|title=Bezpartyjni zmienili nazwę. To wstęp do wielkiej polityki? Teraz to Koalicja Samorządowa Szczecin|date=19 October 2021|website=gs24.pl}}</ref> In April 2022, the coalition had signed the cooperation agreement with [[Poland 2050]] party.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://szczecin.wyborcza.pl/szczecin/7,34939,28329273,przedwyborczy-sojusz-prezydenta-szczecina-piotra-krzystka-z.html?_gl=1*zfymmu*_gcl_au*MTY5MTE0MDE4OC4xNzAxNDcxMTAz*_ga*MjM2NTgzMzEyLjE2NDQ3NTE2OTU.*_ga_6R71ZMJ3KN*MTcwMTQ3MTEwMy4xLjEuMTcwMTQ3MTEyMC4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.110613061.1772926665.1701471103-236583312.1644751695|website=szczecin.wyborcza.pl|language=pl|date=12 April 2022|title=Przedwyborczy sojusz prezydenta Szczecina Piotra Krzystka z partią Szymona Hołowni Polska 2050}}</ref> In August, it was joined by the Kluczbork Land association, led by Jarosław Kielar, mayor of Kluczbork, together with councillors from the town and [[Kluczbork County]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://oksamorzad.pl/ziemia-kluczborska-czlonkiem-ok-samorzad/|title=Ziemia Kluczborska członkiem OK Samorząd|date=9 August 2022|website=oksamorzad.pl|language=pl}}</ref>
On 8 December 2022, the [[parliamentary group]] of Nonpartisan Local Government Activists in the [[Lower Silesian Voivodeship Sejmik]] had joined the coalition, forming the Lower Silesian Local Government Coalition. [[Patryk Wild]] became its leader, and remaining members Dariusz Stasiak and [[Mirosław Lubiński]] (the latter being from [[Democratic Left Association]]). Lubiński left the group four days later, leading to its disbanding.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://doba.pl/dza/artykul/dolnoslaska-koalicja-samorzadowa-nowy-klub-w-sejmiku-wojewodztwa-dolnoslaskiego/29509/0|title=Koniec najkrótszej historii klubu w dolnośląskiego sejmiku. Radny rezygnuje, klub przestaje istnieć, a nazwa w sejmiku zostaje|website=dobe.pl|language=pl|date=12 December 2022}}</ref> It was reactivated on 9 May 2023, under the name Local Government Coalition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gazetawroclawska.pl/powstal-nowy-klub-w-sejmiku-wojewodztwa-dolnoslaskiego-tuz-przed-wazna-sesja-i-glosowaniem-nad-absolutorium-zarzadu/ar/c1-17524941|title=Powstał nowy klub w sejmiku województwa dolnośląskiego. Tuż przed ważną sesją i głosowaniem nad absolutorium zarządu|date=9 May 2023|language=pl|website=gazetawroclawska.pl}}</ref>
In February 2023, to the All-Poland Local Government Coalition had joined the association Common Koszalin, led by [[Piotr Jedliński]], mayor of [[Koszalin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://koalicjasamorzadowa.pl/zachodniopomorskie/koszalin-w-koalicji-samorzadowej|title=Koszalin w Koalicji Samorządowej|date=3 February 2023|language=pl|website=koalicjasamorzadowa.pl}}</ref> In November, in the [[West Pomeranian Voivodeship Sejmik]] wss formed the parliamentary group of Local Government Coalition, led by [[Cezary Urban]], with other members being Marcin Przepióra and [[Olgierd Kustosz]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://szczecin.wyborcza.pl/szczecin/7,34939,30413863,w-sejmiku-zachodniopomorskim-powstal-nowy-klub-na-jego-czele.html?_gl=1*1hvdai9*_gcl_au*MTY5MTE0MDE4OC4xNzAxNDcxMTAz*_ga*MjM2NTgzMzEyLjE2NDQ3NTE2OTU.*_ga_6R71ZMJ3KN*MTcwMTQ3MTEwMy4xLjAuMTcwMTQ3MTEwMy4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.78983764.1772926665.1701471103-236583312.1644751695|title=W sejmiku zachodniopomorskim powstał nowy klub. Na jego czele stanął dyrektor jednego z najlepszych liceów w Polsce|website=szczecin.wyborcza.pl|date=16 November 2024}}</ref> The same month, the Independent Councillors Club in the [[Kołobrzeg]] City Council had joined the coalition, rebranding to the Local Government Coalition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://okkolobrzeg.pl/jacek-wozniak-oglosil-start-w-przyszlorocznych-wyborach-na-urzad-prezydenta-kolobrzegu/|title=Jacek Woźniak ogłosił start w przyszłorocznych wyborach na urząd prezydenta Kołobrzegu|website=oksamorzad.pl|language=pl|date=28 November 2023}}</ref> In January 2024, to the coalition joined the Self-governed Pomerania, led by Dariusz Męczykowski.<ref name=meczykowski>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/dariuszmeczykowskisamorzadnie/posts/pfbid02wVQgTPqoQqYfGERgkQr9sDCPAB3coZtVXK8Yu27fbfuqaHZYsDCJWnFAT6tRhCLwl|date=26 January 2024|title=Drodzy Przyjaciele i Znajomi - moi Wyborcy|author=Dariusz Męczykowski|website=facebook.com|language=pl}}</ref>
On 22 February 2024 was registered the political party of the Local Government Coalition, founded by the All-Poland Local Government Coalition, and led by Tadeusz Czajka. Patryk Hałaczkiewicz became its deputy chairperson, Szczepan Stempiński (deputy mayor of Szczecin to security matters) its general secretary, and Marcin Wojtkowiak (mayor of [[Czerwonak]]), its treasurer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bip.warszawa.so.gov.pl/rejestr-partii/0/487/koalicja-samorzadowa-postanowienie-nieprawomocne|title=Koalicja Samorządowa|website=bip.warszawa.so.gov.pl|language=pl}}</ref>
In [[2024 Polish local elections|2024 local elections]] the coalition registered candidates for [[sejmik]]s in 11 [[Voivodeships of Poland|voivodeships]].<ref name=wybory1>{{Cite web|url=https://wybory.gov.pl/samorzad2024/pl/komitet/31385?elections=sejmik_wojewodztwa|title=Komiet Wyborczy Koalicja Samorządowa OK Samorząd|language=pl|website=wybory.gov.pl|date=2024}}</ref> Additionally, the Self-Governed Pomerania (member of the coalition) had registered its candidates for the [[Pomeranian Voivodeship Sejmik]] under its own banner.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wybory.gov.pl/samorzad2024/pl/komitet/39315|language=pl|website=wybory.gov.pl|date=2024|title=Komiet Wyborczy Stowarzyszenia 'Samorządne Pomorze'}}</ref> The coalition also had candidates for other lower instances of local government, though most remained with their own committees, backed by the coalition.<ref name=wybory1/> Among voivodeship sejmiks, it had only won one seat in total, it being in the [[West Pomeranian Voivodeship Sejmik]].<ref name=wynikizachpom>{{cite web|url=https://wybory.gov.pl/samorzad2024/pl/sejmik_wojewodztwa/okregi/320000|title=Wyniki w wyborach do Sejmików Województw. Sejmik Województwa Zachodniopomorskiego|website=wybory.gov.pl|language=pl|date=2024}}</ref>
== Ideology ==
The All-Poland Local Government Coalition was funded with the goal of forming the organization promoting the cooperation across Poland between nonpartisan local government politicians. It aims for decentralisation of government and strengthening and protection of the independence of local governments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.portalsamorzadowy.pl/polityka-i-spoleczenstwo/ogolnopolska-koalicja-samorzadowa-oficjalnie-zarejestrowana,257757.html|title=Ogólnopolska Koalicja Samorządowa oficjalnie zarejestrowana|website=portalsamorzadowy.pl|language=pl|date=22 February 2021}}</ref>
The party programme consists of five pillars, them being: decentralisation, finansing, education, health care, and environment. The association declares itself behind:
* reform of rules regarding finansing local government tasks;
* directing 3% of the local [[Gross domestic product|GDP]] towards education subsidiaries;
* setting the teacher salaries equal to the national average salary;
* decentralisation of the health care institutions;
* directing the [[European Structural and Investment Funds]] towards improving the quality of life and safety of the local inhabitants, and the environment.<ref name=gs24/>
== Member organizations ==
The All-Poland Local Government Coalition consists of the following organisations:<ref name=meczykowski/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=741511618022755&set=a.148263400680916&locale=af_ZA|website=facebook.com|language=pl|date=22 November 2023|title=Poznajcie organizacje, które współtworzą #OKSamorząd}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/OKSamorzad/posts/pfbid02XaaHTgRQwm8S4XA9cacDLWQBWPD9hbVhKMLmDYxpmMXSM8R8Tq92FZiLG1Ti9AGpl|title=Energia Łodzi: Koalicja Samorządowa zaprezentowała dzisiaj w Łodzi liderów listy!|date=20 February 2024|website=facebook.com|language=pl}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/OKSamorzad/posts/pfbid02nnSqcDuXXVgZdABQZX3YcGgLVSxBX3ndEoS6Ps7Z4mUBkQsCq7Q1oho3HV1325pGl|title=Dzieje się ! Kolejni Samorządowcy dołączają do naszej Koalicji|language=pl|website=facebook.com|date=14 March 2024}}</ref>
* AXIS Initiative Forum;
* Common Poznań;
* Future and Development;
* Good Local Government of Towns and Municipalities of Olsztyn County;
* Greater Poland Association of Entrepreneurs and Eployers;
* Greater Poland Ideas Workshop;
* Greater Poland Local Government Coalition "Nonpartisan and Independent";
* Kraków Suburbia Agreement;
* Local Government Activist Inhabitants Above Divisions;
* Local Government Coalition of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship;
* Local Government Initiatives;
* Łódź Energy;
* Lower Silesian Local Government Coalition;
* Kalisz Institute;
* Kluczbork Land;
* Kościan Land Agreement;
* Mokotów for All;
* New Initiative;
* Nonpartisan Siedlce;
* Nonpartisants "Credibility. Independence. Dialogue";
* Nowy Sącz Coalition;
* One Kraków;
* Our Municipality, Our County;
* Self-governed Pomerania;
* Together for Ińsko;
* Together for Wisznice;
* VERUM.
== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Polish political parties}}
[[Category:Political parties in Poland]]
[[Category:Regionalist parties]]
[[Category:2020 establishments in Poland]]
[[Category:Political organizations established in 2020]]
[[Category:Political parties established in 2020]]