SPD Unveils Election Candidates and Agenda
Facing the Polls in Neukirchen-Vluyn:
The race for the city council is heating up with a mix of seasoned and new contenders vying for a seat. The diverse pool of candidates includes: Elke Buttkereit, Günter Zeller, Susanne Scheil, Karl-Heinz Degen, Tim Ratajczak, Klaus Hinterding, Thorsten Bender, Simon Aarse, Claudia Wilps, Marco Jakob, Ulrich Leikefeld, Sandro Bartolucci, Miro Savic, Patrick Zvar, Rita Maria Rzyski, Marita Hornsmann, Herbert Omlor, Dr. Horst Baier, Wolfgang Sewing, and Jan Bergmann. While Günter Zeller and Claudia Wilps ran as a team, with Zeller planning to step down in 2027, allowing Wilps to take his place.
OV chair, Rita Maria Rzyski, expressed her anticipation, stating, "We've gathered a diverse team that reflects the heart and soul of Neukirchen-Vluyn. Our goal is to govern with the people, for the people."
Aiming for a Better Neukirchen-Vluyn:
The candidates have spent days brainstorming and outlining measures to enhance the city's quality of life. These areas include: Living in harmony, Participation, Mobility, Sustainability, Cleanliness, Economy, and Housing.
"We're crystal clear about our objectives for Neukirchen-Vluyn's residents and our approach in making it happen. Our manifesto invites citizens to share their opinions and work together for a brighter future," said Rita Maria Rzyski. The candidates have shared their vision on seven flyers and a comprehensive online program on the official website, as well as providing additional information through social media channels. Rzyski concluded, "We believe that strength lies in unity and invite everyone to join us on this journey."
Understanding the Candidates:
As the election approaches, residents can learn more about the candidates online on the official Neukirchen-Vluyn municipal website or by attending public forums and debates. Local newspapers and community centers may also provide candidate profiles.
A quick look at the political landscape shows the primary parties involved in the election as: CDU, SPD, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, FDP, Die Linke, and Independent or local voter groups. Each party has its own focus areas for the election, such as: Economic Development (CDU), Social Welfare (SPD), Climate Action (The Greens), Digital Innovation (FDP), Social Justice (Die Linke), and Local Issues (Independent).
- The candidates in Neukirchen-Vluyn have outlined measures for economic and social policy, focusing on key areas such as the economy, housing, and sustainability, as part of their goal to improve the city's quality of life.
- The political parties in the Neukirchen-Vluyn election, including CDU, SPD, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, FDP, Die Linke, and independent groups, each have specific policy-and-legislation platforms, such as economic development, social welfare, climate action, digital innovation, social justice, and addressing local issues.
