Final details of local elections being finalized, November 17 is likely date

According to unofficial source quoted by Rzeczpospolita, Prime Minister Lesz ek Miller is likely to declare November 17 as the date for the local electio ns. Miller's opponents label postponing the date, originally rumored to be f or the middle of October, as pure manipulation. Critics say that by hanging on, Miller is hoping to capitalize on the opinion polls which show that his party, the SLD, is slowly picking up support. Mid November might be the earl iest practical date as the Finance Ministry has yet not finalized regulation s concerning financing the electoral campaign, without which the campaign ca nnot start. Late October and early November is ruled out due to the number o f state holidays, which would result in a very low turnout as people will be traveling across the country to see relatives or taking advantage of the bre ak to have a short holiday away from home. (Rzeczpospolita, August 17-18, p. A7) A.D.