Neunkirchen Faces New Election

"Since the election in January, much has changed, Neunkirchen has been regularly present in the media due to political unrest," said the SPÖ Neunkirchen with city councilor Günther Kautz in their statement.

Neunkirchen: "Completely Different Picture" After FPÖ Exclusions and Resignation of ÖVP Mayor

After the decision on savings for budget consolidation in October, reference was made to the "split within the FPÖ." Following the exclusion of Vice Mayor Marcus Berlosnig and six other members, the FPÖ now has only two deputies. The SPÖ also mentioned the resignation of ÖVP Mayor Klaudia Osztovics and the withdrawal of the designated successor Wolfgang Kessler. "Not even a year after the election" a "completely different picture" is emerging than before.

A "questionable consolidation concept" was also criticized. "Numerous fee increases and the abolition of discounts are being decided at the expense of the people of Neunkirchen. In the area of kindergartens and the music school, one wrong decision after another is being made. Popular events are simply being canceled instead of dealing with possible savings."

SPÖ and Greens Hold 15 of 37 Mandates in Neunkirchen

SPÖ (twelve deputies) and Greens (three) together hold 15 of the 37 seats and can trigger the new election. The FPÖ, which currently has two deputies, had also repeatedly clearly spoken out in favor of an election and, according to a press statement, also supports the initiative from Monday. "New elections are the only honest solution for the population," said councilor Wilhelm Haberbichler. A fresh start is needed, "anything else would be just muddling through as before."

If all departing deputies stick to their resignation within a seven-day period, the election is necessary. The corresponding announcement must be made within two months after the self-dissolution of the municipal council. The new election must take place within six months. Scheduled for (today's) Monday evening was the election of Peter Teix (ÖVP) as the new mayor. This will not happen due to the lack of quorum in the municipal council following the resignation of mandates. The current affairs in Neunkirchen are being managed by Vice Mayor Berlosnig.

(APA/Red)

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