Peja
Municipal assembly, 2021–2025 mandate
Assembly members (35)
LDK 15
- Atdhe Berisha
- Dafina Dragaj
- Dritë Maloku
- Gentiana Fetahaj
- Granit Kelmendi
- Gëzim Devolli
- Islam Husaj
- Leonora Shala
- Luan Pavata
- Mentor Bajri
- Myrvete Salihi
- Nezir Berisha
- Rexhep Kurtbogaj
- Sadri Berisha
- Shqiprim Muriqi
AAK 7
- Drin Veselaj
- Hidajete Krasniqi
- Labinot Panxha
- Naim Bytyqi
- Rrustem Berisha
- Vjendita Kelmendi Gergoci
- Zize Hakaj Veselaj
LVV 7
- Berat Ganiqi
- Bujar Agusholli
- Eleonora Bala
- Feriz Gashi
- Hidajete Nikçi
- Mubera Belegu
- Nezir Jahmurataj
PDK 4
- Fatima Shala
- Leotrim Murtezaj
- Rajan Arapi
- Xhevahire Çeku Kelmendi
Bosnjacka Inicijativa Pec 1
- Izet Kojic
Inicjativa Bosnjackog Jedin 1
- Avdulah Djesevic
Municipal profile
Area and population
The municipality of Peja is located in western Kosovo. It covers an area of approximately 603 km² and includes Peja town and 79 villages.
According to the Kosovo Population and Housing Census 2020, the total population is 98,601.
Governing structures and political overview
The total number of voters in Peja municipality registered for the last municipal elections held in October 2021 was 109,051 including out of Kosovo voters.
The voter turnout was 36.5 percent/39,814 voters (source: Central Election Commission).
The current composition of the Municipal Assembly is as follows:
Legislative
The Municipal Assembly: 35 seats
The election results were as follows:
- LDK – Democratic League of Kosovo (43.37%)
- AAK – Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (18.81%)
- LVV - Vetëvendosje (Self-Determination) (18.71%)
- PDK - Democratic Party of Kosovo (12.94%)
- Bosnian Initiative (2.00%)
- Iniciativa Bosnjackog Jedinstva (1.44%)
Executive
The Municipal Mayor: Gazmend Muhaxheri (LDK)
Directories of the Municipality: 18
Budget income
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| a. Own Revenues | 5,200,497 |
| b. General Grant | 13,593,497 |
| c. Specific Grant on Education | 10,323,643 |
| d. Specific Grant on Health | 3,863,497 |
| Total: | 32,981,134 |
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| a. Wages and Salaries | 14,861,282 |
| b. Goods and Services | 4,400,000 |
| c. Utilities | 932,000 |
| d. Subsidies and transfers | 800,000 |
| f. Capital Investments | 12,297,418 |
Municipality of Peja has
Total budget: 33,290,700
Total number of employment (Municipal, Health and Education staff): 2,218