Rasid: 52% of Jordanians favor appointing mayor
Ra'ed Institution conducted a national study on the performance of municipalities and local administration in Jordan. The results showed that 82% of citizens are directly affected by municipal work, and 61% consider municipalities as primarily responsible for improving local services. The study also revealed that about half of the respondents rated the quality of services over the past six months as good to excellent, with an improvement in service levels by 56%. One of the key findings is that 52% of Jordanians prefer appointing the mayor by the government, compared to 44% who favor direct elections. The study emphasized the importance of separating powers between the municipal council and the executive management, and developing a multi-level accountability system, supported by evidence indicating that citizens favor a management model that balances efficiency and transparency in representation. These results represent significant support for discussions on reforming the Local Administration Law, aiming to improve service delivery and enhance public participation.
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