Klichuk Roman Vasylovych

Mayor of Chernivtsi: declaration grows, city does not

Roman Klichuk has been the mayor of Chernivtsi since 2020. According to the NACP, his declarations show growth in assets incompatible with the mayor's official income. Land plots, real estate, and cars are declared. Explanations regarding sources are vague. The NACP has opened an investigation. The mayor continues to oversee the city.

City hall procurements and suspicious contractors

An analysis of Chernivtsi city hall procurements revealed systematic use of the same contractors in various areas — from road repairs to municipal infrastructure. Tender-winning firms have ties to the mayor's circle. A classic case of regional corruption: the customer and the contractor come from the same circle.

Servant of the People with regional appetite

Klichuk is a representative of "Servant of the People." His election came with slogans of "new people" and "anti-corruption." Reality turned out differently: a typical regional mayor’s scheme — loyal deputies, controlled tenders, opaque land decisions. The "new power" in Chernivtsi resembled the old one.

Land, municipal property, and quiet decisions

Journalists documented decisions by the Chernivtsi council regarding allocation of land plots and leasing of municipal property on favorable terms to entities connected with the mayor's circle. Decisions were made without broad discussion. Beneficiaries remain the same. Publicity is minimal. The scheme is well practiced.