Last chance 2025: Talk to Mayor Ursu on September 23rd!

Last chance 2025: Talk to Mayor Ursu on September 23rd!

Citizen participation in Görlitz is picking up speed again! On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the last public consultation hour of the year will take place under the motto “MOBIL - In dialogue with the mayor and the Görlitz city administration”. MayorOctavian Ursuinvites all interested citizens to discuss their questions, concerns or concerns directly. The event starts at 1 p.m. at Marienplatz and registration is not required. This offers an uncomplicated opportunity to exchange ideas with city leaders.

This initiative is part of a corresponding approach to promote citizen dialogue and strengthen political participation at the local level. As the City of Görlitz reports, the consultation hours not only provide the opportunity for direct communication with the city administration, but also ensure that citizens' concerns are heard. Mayor Ursu has shown a good knack for intensifying contact with citizens.

Regular exchange on Marienplatz

The citizens' consultation hour at Marienplatz is particularly popular because it does not take place in the town hall, but directly in the city. This promotes personal exchange and makes participation easier and more attractive for many. The first public meeting was held on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. and the format has proven successful. Further dates for the consultation hours at Marienplatz have already been set, including September 30th and October 29th. Mayor Ursu will be available again on November 24th to talk to the citizens.

However, the hygiene regulations should not be forgotten. A minimum distance of 1.5 meters and “waving instead of shaking hands” are important points that must be observed when participating. In this way, the city shows that it takes the health of its citizens seriously, while at the same time creating an important platform for discussion and exchange.

Citizen participation as a cornerstone of democracy

A vibrant democracy is based on the active participation of its citizens. This also applies in Görlitz, where numerous approaches to citizen participation are being implemented. The engagement of citizens is crucial for the acceptance of political decisions. Loud Bürgergesellschaft.de Municipalities are central places for political participation, and the development of transparent forms of participation is crucial. Citizens' and residents' consultation hours are essential instruments for including people's opinions in local decision-making processes.

Involving citizens in daily local politics lays the foundation for a vibrant local democracy. Especially given challenges such as the need for structural reforms, it is important to actively involve citizens and give them opportunities for direct influence.

The city will announce a date for the next consultation hours in spring 2026 in good time. Until then, participation and exchange within the above-mentioned events remains particularly important.

So be there on September 23rd and bring your concerns with you! It's a great opportunity to talk directly to the city administration and help shape the future of Görlitz.