Heusenstamm on the edge of insolvency: Mayor raises the alarm!

Heusenstamm on the edge of insolvency: Mayor raises the alarm!

Heusenstamm, Deutschland - The budget situation in the municipalities of the Offenbach district is seriously tense. Mayor Steffen Ball from Heusenstamm raises the alarm, because the mandatory tasks almost devour the entire budget - a whopping 88 percent of the funds flow into indispensable expenses such as taxes and staff. "The municipalities are in a financial trap!" Said Ball, who emphasizes that only 12 percent remain available for voluntary services. In times of debt brake, only the tax lever lever remains, which leaves citizens frustrated.

balls urgently calls for a system change in the relationship between municipalities, the state and the federal government. The pressure on the cities is growing because the citizens are imposed on the citizens and more and more government tasks while the financial means are stagnating. "We are fighting for the existence of our services!", Ball appeals and warns that without a fundamental reform and more financial support from the municipalities, public services is in danger. He calls for an actual financing reform without constantly new regulations - "otherwise the hut will burn in the municipalities!" Warns the mayor, who would like a clear assignment of financial resources. Details on these developments can be found in a comprehensive report by www.op-online.de .