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Greens rely on diversity: 60 candidates nominated for district council elections!
The Greens in Weilheim-Schongau have decided on their district council list for the local elections and are focusing on diversity and equality.
Greens rely on diversity: 60 candidates nominated for district council elections!
On Friday evening an important meeting of the district association of the Greens took place at the Gasthof zur Post. The occasion was the assembly meeting at which the district council list for the upcoming local elections was decided. The Mercury reports that spokeswoman Annette Schulze was very happy about the complete list of 60 candidates and 15 substitutes.
The Greens paid particular attention to the balanced representation of both women and men from different regions and communities in the district. Martin Adler's suggestion to vote on the list in blocks was accepted, although there was opposition from Eckart Stüber. This shows that the selection process is also being discussed within the Greens, which speaks for a lively democratic life.
Broad lineup and central themes
The presentation of the candidates revealed the diversity within the Green Party in the district. The candidates are broadly based both in terms of age and professional background. At the top of the list is Brigitte Gronau from Weilheim, followed by the two mayoral candidates Manuel NEUER and Wolfgang Schweiger. An overview of the first 20 places on the district council list shows the complete range:
| Place | name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brigitte Gronau | Weilheim |
| 2. | Martin Adler | Wielenbach |
| 3. | Bettina Buresch | Schongau |
| 4. | Wolfgang Schweiger | Penzberg |
| 5. | Heike Dietrich | Peiting |
| 6. | Manuel Neuer | Weilheim |
| 7. | Anna Maletz | Peißenberg |
| 8. | Karl-Heinz Grehl | Weilheim |
| 9. | Ingrid Hauptmann | Penzberg |
| 10. | Michele D'Amico | Peißenberg |
| 11. | Angelika Wientzek-Fleischmann | Pähl |
| 12. | Florian Hipp | GJ Oberhausen |
| 13. | Veronica Wagner | Weilheim |
| 14. | George Short | Penzberg |
| 15. | Susan Seeling | Peißenberg |
| 16. | Martin Albrecht | Polling |
| 17. | Ezra Evil | Schongau |
| 18. | Thomas Elste | Peiting |
| 19. | Petra Drasdo | Penzberg |
| 20. | Jan Geldsetzer | Peißenberg |
Particularly noteworthy: Gronau received all 53 votes of those eligible to vote, while other applicants received between 50 and 52 votes. With a view to the upcoming elections, Schulze expressed the hope of being able to win at least ten seats in the district council.
A look at the election statistics
The election statistics provide a lot of relevant information about elections at different levels. The statistics portal provides insight into voter turnout, the number of eligible voters and the distribution of votes by age group, gender and geographical features. This is where the ultimately crucial data can be found, which provides information about voting behavior and the actual results.
Overall, the Green Party meeting in Weilheim shows a strong and committed demeanor that aims to bring a breath of fresh air into local politics. With a clear focus on important issues such as climate protection, local public transport and social issues, the Greens could set interesting accents and move into the district council.