Marcin Połomski is the Mayor of Rydułtowy, a local government official and architect. His work focuses on the city’s development amid the transformation of the mining region, the regeneration of post-industrial sites, securing external funding, and creating new drivers for economic and social development.
Rydułtowy is a city with strong historical ties to the mining industry and is now facing the challenges of energy, economic and social transformation. As Mayor, Marcin Połomski is involved in the preparation and implementation of projects related to the regeneration of former mining areas, entrepreneurship development, improved transport accessibility, and the use of resources from the Just Transition Fund.
In his work, he emphasises that lasting urban transformation cannot be based solely on infrastructure investment and administrative decisions. He considers engaging residents in discussions about the city’s future, building shared responsibility for its development, and creating opportunities for cooperation between local government, businesses, civil society organisations, public institutions and local communities to be essential elements of the transformation process.
In his public appearances, he places particular emphasis on the practical dimension of transformation from the perspective of small mining towns and on the need to maintain a balance between economic change, social responsibility, local identity and residents’ quality of life. He views transformation as a process that requires not only funding and new investment, but also dialogue, partnership and effective use of local potential.