The mayor of Iași, Mihai Chirica, has launched an attack on Alexandru Muraru, the leader of the PNL Iași branch, following sanctions imposed on seven liberal councilors. These sanctions stemmed from the councilors’ votes in favor of four controversial real estate projects, defying the party’s decision. PNL Iași announced the disciplinary measures on July 2nd, deeming the votes a serious breach of party protocol. Muraru stated the vote was a severe deviation from established guidelines. Chirica’s response indicates a deepening rift between the mayor’s office and the local PNL leadership regarding urban development and political alignment. The conflict centers around disagreements over the approval of these specific real estate projects and the subsequent repercussions for those who supported them. This situation highlights tensions within Iași's local government.