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The mayor of Voluntari, Florentin Pandele, argues for the city's upgrade to municipality status, emphasizing funding opportunities and denying tax increases. Following parliamentary approval, President Nicușor Dan has contested the law at the Constitutional Court, citing concerns over tax hikes and legal compliance. Pandele insists that the transformation would benefit residents and highlights the city's growth and demographic realities. He points out that many municipalities lack certain facilities yet still hold that status. Pandele calls for a reassessment of the president's challenge, asserting that becoming a municipality would not lead to higher taxes but rather to access to European funds for urban development.