Marcel Kreutz Elected Mayor of Bergisch Gladbach with Narrow Majority
Marcel Kreutz, a joint candidate of the Greens and SPD, has been elected mayor of Bergisch Gladbach with a narrow majority of 50.4% of the votes. Kreutz, who succeeds Henriette Reker, has expressed his gratitude to his supporters and looks forward to working with all democratic forces to tackle urban development, democracy, and social justice.
Kreutz, who previously served as a city councilor, has outlined his priorities for the mayoralty. He plans to focus on improving schools, enhancing traffic safety, and bolstering childcare services. The new mayor also aims to strengthen trust in democratic processes, a sentiment echoed by Joshua Vossebrecker of the Greens, who stressed the importance of reliable local politics.
The SPD and Greens, who fielded Kreutz as their joint candidate, view his election as a mandate to continue the good work of the past years. Volker Schiek of the SPD has confirmed that the two parties will continue their cooperative approach after the election. Kreutz, for his part, has thanked Marcel Kreutz for his commitment as a candidate and has pledged to work with the democratic parties to implement their shared vision.
Looking ahead, the Greens and SPD have expressed their desire to cooperate with the CDU to find pragmatic solutions that benefit the citizens of Bergisch Gladbach. Ulrich Gürster, the chairman of the local CDU, will be a key figure in these discussions.
Marcel Kreutz's election as mayor signals a continuation of the cooperative spirit between the Greens and SPD. With a focus on improving local services and strengthening democratic processes, Kreutz aims to build on the progress made in recent years. The new mayor's willingness to work with all democratic forces, including the CDU, bodes well for Bergisch Gladbach's future.
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