Jan Špičan

Jan Špičan

21 years oldHradec KrálovéHradecký demokratický klub

Running for HDK & TOP 09 s podporou Hradeckých kantorů a Nestraníků

Main topics

01

Responsible investment and asset management

The city has to manage its finances like a good steward and invest with a clear vision and return. At a time of big challenges and rising costs, it's key to make the most of European and national subsidies and make sure every crown invested brings the city a concrete benefit. In public procurement, I want to make Hradec a modern city that doesn't compete only on the lowest price, but above all on quality, architectural concept and sustainability. I'll support introducing incentives for residents who newly register permanent residence, which will bring the city new tax revenue from RUD that will help fund public services. Last but not least, it makes sense to find a strong partner for Hradec hockey, which will ease the burden on the city budget and kick-start its development.

02

New opportunities for young people and modern forms of housing

Hradec is a top-class university city, but it mustn't become just a transfer station to Prague. My goal is to create an environment that attracts modern companies and high-value-added investors who will offer well-paid jobs and a reason to stay in Hradec or come back after studying. I want to support the creation of a new business zone with office space and revive public space in the centre by introducing “concept competitions” for municipal commercial premises, where quality services and cafés get priority over gambling halls. All this must go hand in hand with affordable housing and clear rules for investors that ensure new construction also comes with the necessary infrastructure.

03

Modern technology serving Hradec

Technology should save people time and relieve the authorities of unnecessary paperwork. I want a modern town hall with a new Citizen Portal and a smart AI assistant that intuitively guides you through the whole process of getting things done. At the public transport company, I propose creating a clear mobile app for buying tickets, searching for connections, managing travel passes and tracking buses in real time, as an alternative to plastic cards. Inside the city administration, I'll support using artificial intelligence and automation for routine tasks, speeding up processes and working better with data. In my view, technology isn't a self-serving experiment, but a practical tool that will cut bureaucracy, speed up the handling of administrative matters and bring residents modern services for the 21st century.

A few words about me

What do I do? Alongside my studies at the Faculty of Law of Univerzita Karlova, I have a year and a half of legal practice behind me at the largest Czech law firm, where I specialised in the public sector and regulation, which means everything connected with running and managing a city – from public procurement and grant programmes to building law. The firm often works with municipalities, regions and the state, so this experience has given me valuable insight that I now want to put to use for the benefit of our city.

Why am I running? In this term Hradec has finally started moving in the right direction. At the same time, though, I see how much still lies ahead of us, and how important it is for the city to keep having competent leadership, a clear vision and the courage to push it through. I want Hradec to become a modern and lively city that knows how to manage its finances, knows how to plan, supports residents and business owners and attracts investors.

I know that young candidates are often viewed with distrust, and honestly, I understand why. Many of them talk about wanting to solve their generation's problems, but rarely offer concrete solutions. I want to show it can be done differently. I don't want to be a “young candidate”, I want to be a good candidate. And that means thinking things through in depth, knowing the city, knowing how to listen and coming up with proposals that make sense. I don't just want to say what the problem is; I want to show how to solve it.

I believe a city can be run with prudence, with respect for people, and above all with results. I want a city that works, a city where life is good, where you can settle down, where you can be at home.

The candidate's texts have been machine-translated from Czech.

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