Brück in turmoil: Only one supermarket left – citizens demand help!

Brück in turmoil: Only one supermarket left – citizens demand help!

In the small community of Brück, the closure of the penny market and the relocation of the branch to Linthe are causing great unrest among the residents. With only one discount store left in the city, the Brückers are faced with the challenge of ensuring adequate local supplies. In view of this situation, René Zumm and city councilor Michael Klenke have launched a citizens' initiative that is campaigning for the preservation of a local supplier beyond the railway line. As maz-online.de reports, this support from the population is unusual, because signatures are usually collected for medical care, bus routes or playgrounds.

The initiative has already submitted a resident application, which received a total of 361 entries, of which only 211 were valid. The required quorum of 216 signatures was narrowly missed, but the number of 3,640 eligible voters exceeds the 182 signatures required to submit the motion. Matthias Schimanowski, a representative of Pro Brück, confirms the legitimacy of the concern and shows understanding for the concerns of the citizens of Brücke who are worried about their local supplies after the market is closed. Zumm also criticizes the mayor and the local administration for the lack of feedback since September.

Disunity in Parliament

The discussion about the application is controversial in the local council. While Christian Kneer from the CDU concedes and agrees that the problem needs to be taken seriously, he rejects the formation of a special committee. Klenke calls for more commitment from MPs to support citizens' concerns. The administration argues that a special committee would cause additional costs, which is particularly problematic in times of austerity. This leads to disagreements among MPs, as the head of the building committee fears that some colleagues could potentially shirk responsibility.

Outlook and assumptions

Rumors are circulating about the future management of the Penny location and the possible closure of the supply gap. But the municipality has clearly signaled that it is not prepared to revive the former outlet. Instead, the local authority of the Potsdam-Mittelmark district will examine the legal situation, and the city council will meet on November 13th to decide on further steps.

Overall, it is clear that the citizens of Brück do not want to accept what is currently happening in their community without a fight. The commitment and initiative of the population is a clear sign that future local supplies are important to them. It remains to be seen how politicians will respond to these requirements.