Special meeting of the city council of Neuötting: Citizens' request against wind turbines in focus

Special meeting of the city council of Neuötting: Citizens' request against wind turbines in focus

New initiative against wind turbines in the region

The "Alzgerner and Neuöttinger Waldfreunde" started a citizens' request against the construction of wind turbines in the Neuöttinger Forst. This initiative reflects the commitment of many citizens for the preservation of the natural beauty and ecological integrity of their region. In particular, the concern for the preservation of the forests and their importance as a habitat for numerous animal species drives the supporters.

What is a citizens' request?

A citizens' request is regulated in the Bavarian municipal regulations and affects matters of the own sphere of activity of a municipality. The municipality must be submitted and a clear question and a reason. The required number of signatures depends on the size of the community. After submitting, the local council decides on the admissibility of the citizens' request. If it is approved, a citizens' decision will take place within three months.

Special meeting of the city council of Neuötting

On July 18, the city council of Neuötting will decide in a special meeting on the admissibility of the citizens' request. The vote day is also determined and a request for councils for wind turbines in the Neuöttinger Forst are considered. Details such as the wording of the key question and the design of the ballot are also dealt with.

"Alzgerner and Neuöttinger Waldfreunde" are committed to

The representatives Ferdinand Holzleitner, Herbert Strasser and Hans Prostmeier submitted around 1,600 votes to the city of Neuötting as an expression of the will. The "Alzgerner and Neuöttinger Waldfreunde" are optimistic and determined to further represent the citizens' interests. While collecting the signatures, they have got to know the fears and concerns of the citizens and want to give them a voice.

Development in other communities

In other communities affected by the Altötting project wind farm, citizens' petitions were also initiated against the construction of wind turbines. The discussion about the abolition of the local clause of the Bavarian State Forests and the different decisions in the communities show the variety of opinions and positions on wind energy.

- Nag