In around four weeks there will be one Citizens’ decision To vote out Potsdam’s mayor Mike Schubert – his critics now want to advertise votes against the SPD Resthaus boss. All city fractions except the Social Democrats strive for an early end of the town hall manager. On May 25, the voters can “vote for the mayor Mike Schubert’s voting?” answer with yes or no.
Short campaign announced
There should be joint, non -partisan election campaign events, the chairman of the city faction of BVB / Freie voters in Potsdam, Michael Reichert, announced. At Easter people did not want to be harassed with provincial policy, said the chairman of the CDU city faction, Willo Göpel. «Then there is a short, intense Election campaign To the voting vote. ”
BVB/Free voters want to advertise on information stands with posters and flyers for a deselection of the town hall manager. There should also be another “Vote song” by artificial intelligence, as it was said. The Greens also want to call on the street and on social media in the coming weeks.
The Jusos in Potsdam Most recently complained about a “standstill -related standstill” and criticized that the enforcement of the citizens’ decision to vote out the mayor was irresponsible.
Debate about possible successor candidates?
Are possible new mayor candidates brought into play? “At the moment it is not about the new election of the mayor, but about the election of the old OB,” said CDU local politician Göpel.
However, some names can already be heard – so far more behind the scenes. The non -party Flensburg city councilor and head of department Noosha Aubel is not averse. However, she had previously left the city administration in Potsdam for education, culture, youth and sports.
Flensburg city councilor can imagine candidacy
Aubel told the German Press Agency that she is currently not primarily concerned with the topic. “However, if there is a desire for an over -fractional candidate from the democratic spectrum, across party borders, I would seriously deal with the topic.” Potsdam’s building deputy Bernd Rubelt (non -party) was also mentioned in media reports as a possible candidate. On request, he briefly announced that he does not deal with the topic.
Disciplinary proceedings against Schubert continue
Mayor Schubert has been under pressure for a long time. It is considered damaged by a VIP ticket affair, and his leadership style is controversial. A disciplinary procedure of the Interior Ministry against him was resumed after a break for public prosecutor’s investigations. It is about receiving free tickets and invitations, especially from sports clubs.
In February 2024, Schubert himself applied for the examination of the disciplinary procedure to the Interior Ministry. The investigation due to the acceptance of VIP tickets was terminated with the payment of money requirements. The town hall boss always denied being corrupt, but admitted that he had made himself vulnerable.
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