The 2002 Prague municipal election was held as part of 2002 Czech municipal elections. It was held on 1 and 2 November 2002. Civic Democratic Party has won the election and Pavel Bém became the Mayor of Prague.
Civic Democratic Party (ODS) won 1998 municipal election in Prague and Jan Kasl became the mayor. He resigned on the position in May 2002 after conflicts with his colleagues in the party. He left ODS and formed new party called European Democrats. Igor NÃÂmec replaced Kasl as the Mayor of Prague.
Pavel Bém became Civic Democratic Party candidate for Mayor. Czech Social Democratic Party (ÃÂSSD) was led by Jià ÂàParoubek. Freedom Union was led by Michael HvÃÂà ¾ÃÂala. European Democrats were led by Jan Kasl.
Campaign started in October 2002. Parties filled the city with billboards. ODS focused on safety. Freedom Union promised easily available housing. ÃÂSSD promised "City for Living." Leader of ÃÂSSD Paroubek held many meeting with voters to be as visible as possible.
Civic Democrats led by Pavel bém won the election. Bém then formed coalition with Czech Social Democratic Party and became the Mayor of Prague.