Free voters in the district council: Strengthening the women's quota and future projects

Free voters in the district council: Strengthening the women's quota and future projects

After the last election of the district council, the free voters with 17 seats in the district council gained influence and established themselves as the second strongest political force. These seats are made up of 14 directly obtained mandates and three new members who have joined the free voters from the free local lists. These include the well -known Ralf Messmer from Oberteuringen, Arman Aigner from Eriskirch and the freshly added Volker Frede from Hagnau, as the Free Voters announced in their report on the constituent meeting.

The first parliamentary group meeting brought a number of elections. Here, Mayor Henrik Wengert was re -elected as group leader, with the decision unanimous. The deputies were also elected: Mayor Martin Rupp takes over the cash register, while Elisabeth Kugel is responsible for public relations.

Successful women's quote

An important progress for free voters is the increased quota for women in the district council. With Regine Rist from Tettnang, which received an impressive 14,000 votes, which is a record for district members, the free voters can score not only in political representation, but also in their visibility. In addition, Dagmar Hoehne, who was honored for her 30-year belonging to the district council, and Elisabeth Kugel, who also plays the role of the district chairpersons, are among the new female faces of the parliamentary group.

The focus of the free voters for the upcoming legislative period is clearly on education and infrastructure. The renovation of the district schools is on the agenda, as is the further development of the educational institutions. Another aspect is to improve mobility in the region. This includes not only the desired southern bypass of Markdorf, but also the expansion of the bicycle traffic network and the electrification of the Lake Constance belt, which are clear objectives for the faction.

Financial challenges

Apart from education topics, the free voters also devote themselves to climate protection and adaptation to the changing conditions. It is important to them to offer support for the municipalities. However, the financial situation is an important challenge, since the budget volume has now grown to around 470 million euros. The free voters call for a critical accompaniment of financial matters and are committed to "generational financing of the upcoming projects" in order to rationally determine priorities and implement necessary measures promptly.

Overall, the free voters with their current focus not only show the interests of the citizens, but also a clear vision for the future of the region. Your approaches to education, mobility and climate protection could be crucial for how politics will be designed in the coming years.