Raschke resigns: Who will be the new mayor of Meißen?

Raschke resigns: Who will be the new mayor of Meißen?

Meißen, Deutschland - Olaf Raschke, the long -time mayor of Meißen, has announced that he will not face re -election in the coming year. This ends an era that took over 20 years. In a message to the city council, he explained that it was time to pass on the baton. Raschke emphasizes that a lot was achieved for the city and guests of the city during this time and hopes for a good successor. This was also triggered by Rene Jurisch, the independent candidate of the AfD, regret, who presented his personal view of the local political goals in an interview. This interview will be released tomorrow morning on [Meißen News] (https://www.diesachsen.de/meissen-news/morgen-frueh-online-interView-mieissner-OB-Candidate- Jurisch-3030528).

Raschke informed the city councils about his resignation, emphasizing that the city has stabilized financially since its office in 2004. When he took over the helm, the city was burdened with debt of 55 million euros. Today Meißen has an approved budget for 2025 and 2026, which will enable to invest in various projects, including the expansion of road traffic, the new construction of the Arita kindergarten and the modernization of the stadium building. The handover of the office will take place in the course of October 2023, after the election of the new mayor, which is to take place on September 7, 2023.

successor candidates and keyboard options

The mayor election is of great importance for the future of the city. With applicants such as Martin Bahrmann and Markus Renner, other candidates are available who are trying to follow Raschkes. If one considers that people who are nominated by parties or compete as individual candidates must be considered to choose from, but they have to present at least 100 supporter signatures in order to get to the ballot paper. The choice itself is an open and secret procedure in which each: R voters: has in one voice and the applicant who reaches more than half of the valid votes.

Preparations for the election have already started speed, and a possible runoff election could take place on September 28 if nobody achieved the necessary absolute majority in the first ballot. In this regard, important appointment factors have been taken into account, including the wine festival in Meißen, which is also an important event for many citizens.

reflection and outlook

Raschke wishes a successor who has administrative experience and knows the city well. Looking back at his term, he emphasizes the importance of patience and resilience, especially in difficult times such as the 2013 flood, which has asked for a lot from its political ability. What the voters expect from the new mayor is a good knack for the complex challenges that Meißen has to face. In the best case, the new one can build on the successes that Raschke has achieved in the past two decades.

The city of the city has the opportunity to obtain information about urban finances in the citizens' office until March 28 and to prepare for the upcoming elections. This is an opportunity to get involved in the municipal issues and actively shape the upcoming changes.