The debate on the new territorial reform has also brought the Municipality of Klos back into the spotlight, a territory with 12.172 inhabitants, with an area of ​​371.7 square kilometers and is part of the 100 tourist villages represented by Guri i Bardhë, one of the most well-known areas for its history, tradition and tourist potential. In a municipality with such a large territorial extension, consultation with citizens is not simply a legal obligation, but a democratic necessity.

The Mayor of Klos Municipality, Valbona Kola, announced during the extraordinary meeting of the Municipality Council held today that the institution was officially acquainted with the project only a few days ago and that the law provides for a 60-day period for its review. During this time, public hearings will be held throughout the territory of the municipality.

"Within these 60 days, we have enough time to go out, to hold public hearings in every corner of the territory and to listen to the opinions of all citizens," she declared.

Even more significant was her message that the final stance will not be personal or political, but will reflect the will of the community.

"The mayor is simply a servant of the community that voted for him. The mayor's chair belongs to the citizens. I, as elected, will be with the opinion of the citizens. If the citizens are in favor, I will be in favor. If the citizens are against, I will be against," said Valbona Kola.

This consultation process takes on a special significance for Klos. For many years, this town was a symbol of lack of investment. The road that ran through it was full of mud and potholes, while the city ring road was only a trace of infrastructure. For a long time, Klos was one of the towns that seemed to have been forgotten.
Today, the reality is completely different. The city has changed significantly thanks to investments in infrastructure, urban redevelopment and the construction of the new Municipality building. Arbrit Street has also played a decisive role in this transformation, bringing Klosi closer to Tirana, increasing opportunities for economic development and creating new perspectives for tourism, business and investment.

However, Klos's greatest asset is not only its investments. It is its people. Klos is known for its hospitable residents, its traditions and its high intellectual level. Many young men and women are engaged in the local administration, professionals who have chosen to live and work in their hometown. They make an important contribution to the administration of the municipality, but above all they represent a message of hope that a future can also be built in Klos.

At a time when many areas of the north are facing emigration and depopulation, this is perhaps the most important development. Every young person who decides to build a life in Klos is an investment in the future of the city.
The existence, continuity and functioning of the Municipality of Klos have an importance that goes beyond the administrative aspect. They represent a clear signal of trust from the state towards the community and towards the future of this territory. The presence of the institution of the municipality is not simply a matter of organizing local government or a right guaranteed by law; it has a strong symbolic value, because it gives residents the feeling that their community has an identity, representation and development perspective.

For the residents of Klos, the municipality is not just a building where public services are provided. It is the institution that embodies local identity and the belief that their city has a role in the development of the country. The weakening or loss of this institution can be perceived as a signal that Klos is losing its importance on the administrative map of Albania. At a time when the biggest challenge remains to curb depopulation and create reasons for young people to live and invest in their hometown, maintaining a strong local institution is also an investment in citizens' trust for the future.

For this reason, any discussion about the merger of the Municipality of Klos should not be seen only as a technical or administrative change. It also has a social, psychological and developmental dimension. If Klos loses its status as a municipality, many young people may read this as a signal that the state no longer believes in the future of their city. Such a message could discourage investment in their hometown and encourage further population departure, precisely at a time when efforts are being made to curb depopulation.

Klos is no longer the forgotten city of the past. It is a municipality that has changed, that has acquired a new development identity and that has great economic, tourist and human potential. The Arbri Road has given it new opportunities, while public investments have created a more optimistic climate for the future. Right now, when this transformation has begun to bear fruit, it would be paradoxical for the city to lose its municipality status.

Important reforms, especially those affecting the territorial organization of the country, cannot be built without the consensus of citizens and local government institutions. Their legitimacy stems not only from approval in Parliament, but also from the acceptance and support of the communities directly affected by these changes. Only an open, transparent and inclusive process, where the voice of citizens is heard and the opinion of local institutions is respected, can produce a fair, sustainable and truly democratic reform.

Therefore, before any decision is made about the future of the Municipality of Klos, its citizens must be heard. They are the ones who live every day in this territory, who know its needs, challenges and potential. Territorial reform should be an instrument of development and not a source of insecurity. After all, Klos is not just an administrative unit on the map of Albania. It is a community with history, identity, potential and dignity. Precisely for this reason, it deserves to be heard.