Place shield relocation in Rengetsweiler: The Dettweiler family demands a solution

Place shield relocation in Rengetsweiler: The Dettweiler family demands a solution

The unusual situation around the new local sign in Rengetsweiler not only affected the Dettweiler family, but also illuminates a broader problem in local politics. While the construction yard of Meßkirch placed the sign on the property of the Dettweilers without warning, the residents try to influence the design of their surroundings.

Unexpected consequences for the Dettweiler family

The Dettweilers are anything but happy about the decision of the authority. Initially, they tried to prevent the shield from setting up by parking a trailer on the intended place. However, this measure was not sufficient to ward off the building yard employees who ultimately set up the sign. Vanessa Dettweiler expressed her discomfort: "It looks stupid and it is annoying when mowing," and she has already filed a complaint with the district office, but has not received any feedback so far.

The desire for a better location

An important point that the Dettweiler attaches is the suggestion to set up the place sign in another position. The family suggests placing it outside a few meters. This would not only improve the flow of traffic by making drivers aware of the speed limit earlier, but also reducing the number of traffic signs and avoiding a sign forest.

A sign of more citizen participation

The sign not only symbolically stands for an administrative decision, but also raises questions about citizen participation. The mayor Berthold Sauter supports the view of the Dettweilers and recognizes the double signage as unnecessary. He expressed that the community had been looking for a simple solution for a long time to take into account the needs of the residents.

Authority Check new location

The authority has now admitted that the traffic show was made a mistake three years ago. She explains that the testing of the proposals is now carried out by the Dettweilers and that a new location for the sign is considered. The district office has the opportunity to respond to the concerns of the citizens before a final decision is made.

FAZIT: An example of municipal challenges

This situation in Rengetsweiler is an example of how important it is that authorities communicate more closely with the citizens before decisions. The Dettweilers show that the commitment of the residents can be decisive for the development of their surroundings. While the examination of the new shield location continues, it remains to be seen whether a compromise can be found that meets both the wishes of the Dettweiler family and the needs of the community.