Citizens protest: Lauterbach's politics lacks transparency!

Citizens protest: Lauterbach's politics lacks transparency!

Lauterbach, Deutschland - The discussion about fiber optic expansion in Lauterbach brings Zündstoff with it. The parliamentary group Die Linke in the city parliament has sharp criticism of the city's information and participation policy and demands more transparency. This is all the more remarkable because an information event on fiber optic expansion on May 5 took place in the exclusion of the public. In addition, the participants were committed to confidentiality, which does not necessarily strengthen the trust of citizens in the administration. According to Oberhessen-Live.de, this type of information policy is not only inadmissible, but also raises questions after the citizenship of the "social cohesion" funding program, which planned a survey of the citizens.

The last citizens' meeting in Lauterbach was not considered necessary, the next one is only planned for the end of August. In the meantime there was a public meeting of the committee for youth, sports, cultural and social affairs in May, which led to a lively exchange, while in CDU-led committees, such as the committee for construction and planning, simply failed. This makes many citizens ask whether and how their concerns are incorporated, after all, active communication in the current phase of digital exchange is of central importance. According to an analysis of Gigabitbüro , trust and understanding of the citizens are crucial for a successful fiber optic expansion.

It is all the more important that the city relies on an open and transparent communication strategy. This should not only explain the advantages of expansion, but also the entire process. Comunity needs support: The Gigabitbüro demands that information events on citizens' communication are organized in order to treat all providers immediately and to counteract potential confusion. The city administration could not only be more successful in the citizens' information, but also strengthen the trust of the population in their projects.

politics and the civic wishes

Another concern of the left is the poor processing of decisions of the city parliament as well as the city's living and financial policy. It is to be hoped that the administration will seek dialogue with the citizens in the future and take its concerns seriously. Citizens' participation in projects should not begin in the implementation phase, but already in the planning phases. It is important to roll up your sleeves and ensure an open ear before trust further erodes.

The restriction to non -public meetings and the threat of taciturn are hardly beneficial for a lively city society. Mayors have the responsibility to shape the committees in such a way that the citizens could really be involved and be heard their concerns. It is to be hoped that the upcoming meeting will be more than just a grace in August and that the dialogue between citizens and politics will be revived.