Volt presents strong candidates for Dinslaken: A new chapter!

Volt presents strong candidates for Dinslaken: A new chapter!

Something is happening in the political sphere in Dinslaken! The Volt party has gained enough supporters to run its candidates for the district council. The three candidates Jasmin Köppe, Antonia Apatic and Mark Bothe will take part in the race from September 14th. Your goal? To build a bridge between the new city council of Dinslaken and the district council. They face challenges such as the burden of the district levy, crime in Wesel and comprehensive planning in the region.

Jasmin Köppe, 52 years old and works as a physiotherapist in Lohberg, brings political experience from Dinslaken. Her focus is on topics such as sustainability, inclusion and integration. She sees the need to learn from successful solutions from other municipalities. “Good things have to be adopted,” she emphasizes, and that’s exactly where she wants to focus her energy.

Antonia Apatic, 40 years old, brings her expertise in digital management processes. As a consultant for hotels worldwide, she is ideally equipped to focus on equal opportunities and digital participation. She also coordinates the Ruhr region for Volt NRW and therefore has a good knack for digital developments in the region.

A strong team for Dinslaken

Mark Bothe, 43 years old and pastoral consultant, has the needs of the people in the Wesel district firmly in mind. His approach is clear: he wants to create a policy that leaves no one behind. He sees communication and support for citizens as the key to successful political work. Together with his colleagues, he would like to campaign for the interests of Dinslaken and the entire Wesel district.

But the challenges in the Wesel district are complex. Since the six-year cooperation with Jamaica, there have also been pressing problems in the district council (CDU, GREENS, FDP, VWG). These include the closure of the AIDS service and cuts to various social and cultural institutions. The LEFT draws attention to the weakening of social initiatives and the social infrastructure and calls for solidarity-based decisions for the common good. Their agenda includes, among other things, returning public services to the public sector, which seems particularly relevant today.

The focus is not only on social concerns, but also on education, transport and the environment. Many voices are calling for a thorough update of the school development plans as well as a new mobility concept with citizen participation. Education should not depend on parents' income, and the outsourcing of bus operations should make public transport more efficient and more accessible.

But it's not just politics that's in demand! The citizens helped to make Volt's commitment in Dinslaken possible. Is this a path that can be a model for other municipalities? Perhaps a good approach to bring a breath of fresh air into the political landscape of the Wesel district.

On May 15, 2022 alone, state parliament elections were held in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, making the political realities and challenges in the region much clearer. The Wesel district is divided into various constituencies such as Wesel II, Wesel III and Wesel IV, with Dinslaken being part of constituency 57 and the election management lies with the city of Oberhausen. Local compass reports that these elections are not only an important opportunity, but also a responsibility for all citizens.

Overall, the election campaign will be exciting, and the coming weeks should show whether Volt's movement in Dinslaken can really make a difference. A good thing for the people of Dinslaken and the entire region - because there is still a lot to be achieved!