Jiří Kučera is completing his ninth term as mayor of Úhřetická Lhota, a town in the Pardubice region of the Czech Republic. With 36 years in office, he is the longest-serving mayor in the country. He is potentially considering running again in the upcoming October municipal elections. However, Kučera suggested he may not have a choice in the matter, as there is limited interest from other candidates. This situation highlights challenges in finding individuals willing to take on leadership roles in smaller communities. This story initiates a pre-election series called "TADY DOMA" (HERE AT HOME) by *Novinky*, a Czech news outlet.