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Kelemen Hunor, UDMR leader, emphasized that administrative reform should involve community consent rather than being imposed from Bucharest. He rejected the idea of funding small municipalities from larger cities' revenues, citing his grandfather's experience. Hunor argued for public resource distribution based on solidarity among communities, not just economic contributions. He acknowledged the need for reform, given the outdated administrative structure from 1968, but stressed careful planning and community agreement through referendums. He believes that convincing citizens with sound arguments is essential for successful reform and opposes financial coercion for municipalities resisting consolidation.