István Tarlós, the Fidesz leader on Budapest city council, outlined his party’s plans for the city on Thursday. Fidesz does not want to build a metropolis, he said, but is content to make Budapest a leading city in Central Europe.
Once financial stability is restored, genuinely realisable projects will have to be decided on, meaning a farewell to the realm of dreams, he said.
In policing matters, a force subordinated to the city would be established, primarily to deal with misdemeanours.
The two-tiered administrative system would be adjusted, Tarlós continued, so as to end overlapping in administration, and the Budapest council would co-operate with districts in the interests of the city.
A Budapest ombudsman would be appointed, as would a city director to take care of day-to-day affairs while working with the mayor. Public transport fees would be standardised, a comprehensive transport development plan would be worked out, and the operation of traffic lights would be reviewed to eliminate traffic jams.
Tarlós said four election terms 16 years would be needed to implement the plans.
