We expect that the clearly expressed will of the citizens of Zeta will be respected and that solutions will be sought through dialogue, expertise and in the interest of all, the Socialist People's Party (SNP) announced today.
The party said they extend "sincere congratulations to the citizens of Zeta, and especially to the residents of Botuni, for the clear, dignified and convincing expression of their will in the referendum."
"The result of the referendum, in which the vast majority of citizens voted against the construction of the collector in Botun, represents a strong message that decisions concerning the life, health and future of the local community cannot be made without the consent of those who live in that area," the statement reads.
The SNP said that until now they have stood by the interests of citizens and the right of every person to decide about their environment.
"Such a democratic step forward confirms that the voice of the people is the foundation of every responsible and just policy. Once again, we congratulate you on the successfully conducted referendum and the example of civic courage and unity," the SNP said.
Zeta said "no" to the wastewater treatment plant in Botun yesterday - according to preliminary results, almost 8.000 Zeta residents do not want a collector in their neighborhood.
The residents of Botuni expect that official Podgorica will respect Zeta's position.
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Noković: Citizens said what institutions often don't want to hear
The President of the Municipal Board (OO) of SNP Zeta Branko Noković announced today that in the referendum held in Zeta, citizens said what institutions often do not want to hear, that decisions about their country, health and future cannot be made without them.
He added that they have made it clear that they do not agree to the construction of a collector in Botun.
"This is not just an issue of infrastructure. This is an issue of people's rights to live in a healthy environment and to have their voice respected when expressed in a democratic procedure. The will of the citizens of Zeta is not an obstacle to development - it is a boundary that no project may cross," Noković said in a statement.
He pointed out that they expect the authorities not to interpret, relativize, or circumvent this decision, but to respect it.
"The democratic decision of the citizens is binding. Anything else would be a direct disregard for the will of the people and responsibility towards future generations," Noković concluded.
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