"Mayor dines on a pizza" or "Pizza shared with the mayor present"

"Recently, the FDP in Meerbusch hosted an entertaining gathering titled 'A Pizza Night with the Mayor.' The liberals in Meerbusch are encouraging voters to support Christian Bommers' re-election, citing 'positive experiences from the past five years.'"

, and ASMedia

2025 September 3 . 12:16 AM

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"Mayor dines on a pizza" or "Pizza shared with the mayor present"

In a recent dialogue, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) in Meerbusch highlighted their commitment to digitalizing the city administration as a key measure for improving efficiency, transparency, and service quality.

Ralph Joergens, city association chairman of the FDP, summarized the evening's discussion, stating that the party aims to use fact-based, smart politics in the council to contribute significantly to budget consolidation. The FDP believes that by accelerating the digital transformation of Meerbusch’s administration, efficiencies can be gained that will lower operational expenses and improve financial management, aligning with the party’s demand for fiscally responsible governance.

The FDP's digitalization strategy includes implementing comprehensive e-government solutions, streamlining internal workflows, investing in IT infrastructure and staff training, and using data analytics to optimize resource allocation. These measures are designed to enable citizens to access and complete administrative services online easily, reduce redundancies, speed up decision-making, and ensure smooth transition and sustainable operation of digital systems.

However, it's worth noting that the FDP did not reiterate the link between Meerbusch's development and budget consolidation in this specific dialogue. Furthermore, the party did not discuss the specific tasks or challenges they intend to address in the next legislative period.

The dialogue also involved discussions about the city of Meerbusch's development, with Ralph Joergens stating that the FDP aims to have a strong council fraction for the benefit of all citizens. The Liberals expressed a demand for budget consolidation, and the digitalization of administration was identified as a means to achieve this goal.

Christian Bommers, who chaired the dialogue, thanked the participants for the open and respectful discussion. The dialogue highlighted what has already been achieved together and identified what still needs to be tackled. The FDP did not mention any achievements or issues that have already been tackled or still need to be addressed.

In conclusion, the FDP's focus on digitalizing Meerbusch's administration is a promising step towards improving efficiency and financial management. While the party did not reiterate the link between development and budget consolidation in this dialogue, their commitment to smart, fact-based politics and their aim for a strong council fraction suggest a continued focus on these issues in the future.