Schimbare mare pentru locuitorii din Voluntari: localitatea devine municipiu. Asta are și plusuri, dar și un minus. Pandele spune că nu cresc taxele, chiar dacă se schimbă grila •

The city of Voluntari in Ilfov County is set to become a municipality following a Senate vote. The proposal, initiated by former Minister Ionuț Vulpescu, received majority support despite opposition from USR senators who argued that the city does not meet the necessary criteria. While the change is expected to bring benefits such as access to European funds and improved services, it also raises concerns about increased local taxes. Mayor Pandele insists that taxes will not rise, referencing a 2004 referendum, although some citizens question the validity of this claim. The city meets the population requirements but lacks certain cultural and educational facilities.