ÖVP calls for round table: Concerns about the Geißgrabenbach in Mattersburg

ÖVP calls for round table: Concerns about the Geißgrabenbach in Mattersburg

In Mattersburg everything currently revolves around the Geißgrabenbach. The Mattersburg People's Party has identified a clear need for action and is calling for a round table to discuss the residents' concerns about the heavily overgrown and non-flowing stream. City party chairman Thomas Haffer has already met with residents to address their concerns. This shows that there is a lot to be clarified as to how meinkreis.at reports.

Citizens are noticeably concerned: the Geißgrabenbach, which once offered valuable living space and represents an important contribution to urban nature, has recently experienced massive restrictions. Against this background, Haffer criticizes Mayor Claudia Schlager, who in her opinion has remained inactive for too long. He is now calling for an open discussion about the future of the water.

Political exchange of blows

Claudia Schlager does not avoid the argument. She rejects the ÖVP's allegations and emphasizes that several local inspections and inspections have already taken place. She emphasizes that her offer for an exchange with the residents remained unanswered. For Schlager, refusing to talk was never the case. “We have to find solutions together that make sense for all citizens in Mattersburg,” said the mayor. She also has state politics in mind: Schlager is in contact with Deputy State Governor Anja Haider-Wallner to find a solution.

The situation impressively illustrates how important citizen participation is in local politics. This is clear in Mattersburg, because residents not only want to be included in the discussion, but also want to actively contribute to finding solutions. Studies show that the involvement of citizens in search processes is essential to successfully meet challenges in urban areas, as the DStGB documentation on citizen involvement shows bk-b.de reports.

Information from the city

But it's not just the topic of Geißgrabenbach that is causing discussions in Mattersburg. From 2025, the municipality's city news will appear four times a year. These offer future readers not only an overview of news from the city administration, but also many exciting reports about club life, cultural initiatives and civic engagement. Companies also have the opportunity to advertise their products and services in the newspaper. These steps promote transparency and exchange among citizens, as the municipality explains on its website mattersburg.gv.at reports.

In summary, it is clear that a clear dialogue between politicians and citizens is urgently needed in Mattersburg. It remains to be seen how the Geißgrabenbach case will develop and whether the required solutions can be found. It is clear that people's concerns must be taken seriously in order to ensure the quality of life in the city.