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Criticism of Mayor Wardecki: Lack of transparency in the Baltic Sea resort!
Mayor Wardecki is the focus of criticism from the CDU and SPD in northwest Mecklenburg. This open letter addresses the lack of transparency and citizen participation, while Wardecki refers to previous committee deliberations.
Criticism of Mayor Wardecki: Lack of transparency in the Baltic Sea resort!
Things seem to be really bubbling up in Boltenhagen in the last few days. Mayor Raphael Wardecki from Team Wardecki is exposed to massive criticism from the CDU and SPD. This is expressed in an open letter, which is primarily about failed decision-making processes and a lack of transparency within the municipal administration. The allegations concern, among other things, the separation from the previous spa director Martin Burtzlaff and the replacement of his position, which is causing a stir. NDR reports that a decision on 1.6 million euros of debt was made without sufficient in-depth debate.
Wardecki immediately spoke out and rejected the allegations. He emphasized that the decision was discussed extensively in the committees and that both the CDU and SPD did not take part in all meetings. The mayor is convinced that increased citizen participation, fewer non-public meetings and more transparent procedures in connection with large projects such as the digital spa card are on the way. A detailed response to the open letter should be presented at the next meeting of the local council on Thursday.
New spa director announced
Another key point in the dispute is the successor to Martin Burtzlaff, who has been the spa director since May 2021. During his time in office, he launched various new event formats, including the popular high jump meeting and the “Schlager am Meer” festival. Due to the separation, Wardecki and Burtzlaff have concluded a termination agreement that provides for an amicable termination of the employment relationship by the end of August 2025. An interim solution has already been found in Katleen Herr, who will take over his duties with immediate effect. Nordkurier reports that the process to fill the position was initiated promptly.
However, the criticism of Wardecki's decisions also sheds more light on the need for citizen participation in local decision-making processes. According to an analysis of citizen participation in local and administrative reform, such processes often lack adequate involvement of the population. bpb.de shows, that such participation not only requires a normative justification, but also requires professional organization and documentation. Reforms often fail if citizens are not involved at an early stage.
The current events in Boltenhagen are a clear appeal to those responsible to listen more closely to citizens' opinions and ideas in the future. At a time when issues such as transparency and participation are becoming increasingly important, it is crucial to set the course for a better communication and participation culture in good time.