Summit of Municipalities on Municipal Finances in Burgenland

On Tuesday afternoon, the Governor met with municipal and city representatives. He proposed integrating the waste association into the state holding and, in return, offering financial support for kindergarten staff in the municipalities. He expressed optimism that this time the "constructive forces" would prevail. At the beginning of 2024, a similar package had failed due to the resistance of the ÖVP.

Financial Situation of Municipalities in Focus at Municipal Summit

The Governor also wants to discuss the services provided by residents. The government program states that municipalities should be given the scope to continue charging for special services on a cost-covering basis. Currently, this is only a "may provision," explained Doskozil. Roads and the distribution of farm roads will also be discussed. As stated in the government program, the legal possibilities of a toll for pollutant-laden trucks will also be evaluated and examined: "The municipalities could participate in this," said the Governor. The Social Democratic Municipal Representative Association stated on Monday in response to an APA inquiry that they are still striving to achieve a "structural reform" at the municipal level. The current municipal package would be value-secured and would "significantly dampen" costs for municipalities in the area of childcare. The GVV hoped that the "reasonable forces" would prevail.

(APA/Red)

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