Experiment in Democratic Inclusion featuring Görli: Overseeing by Nikola Richter
Görli Park, the first park established in Germany due to neighbor activism in the 1980s, is about to witness a significant event. The park will be holding its first election for a Parkrat (park council), offering a unique opportunity for concerned citizens to participate in grassroots urban politics.
A total of 53 candidates, including Nikola Richter, are running for office. Richter, a resident of Görlikiez since 2005 and the woman behind indie digital publisher mikrotext, decided to run because she has been unhappy with city planning in Berlin and wants to find out what a citizen can do. Her campaign slogan/electoral platform is "Görli for all, with respect for the other."
The future council will consist of 11 members who will work closely with park manager Cengiz Demirci. Their role will be to act as a conduit between park residents and Kreuzberg's Bezirksamt, and to also have a hand in organizing park events. Voting will occur at a wagon in front of Café Edelweiß.
Görli Park serves as a focal point for various issues, including migration, drug policy, and grassroots policies. The election initiative is notable for its inclusivity, allowing anyone above 14 years old who is concerned about Görli to run as a candidate or vote, regardless of their nationality.
Nikola Richter's platform can be found in German on the election website. The experiment in inclusive democracy to elect the Parkrat of Görlitzer Park will take place from September 20 through 27. This election is a testament to the power of community activism and the potential for citizens to shape their local environment.
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