Change of politics in Schollach: Martin Berger elected as the new mayor!

Change of politics in Schollach: Martin Berger elected as the new mayor!

In a turbulent period for the municipalities in the Melk district, the latest municipal council election on January 26, 2025 brought significant changes. The change of mayor in the municipality of Schollach, where Martin Berger, the top candidate of the ÖVP, was officially elected as the new mayor, the top candidate of the ÖVP. This happened at the constituent municipal council meeting after the ÖVP was able to win three new mandates in the election, which increased the municipal council from 15 to 19 members. According to meinbezirk.at . In other communities of the district, the change is also noticeable, with several resignations and the appointment of new mayors, which should bring a breath of fresh air to the municipal administration.

changes in the Melk

The political landscape in the Melk district is to change fundamentally: In addition to Schollach, other communities such as Dunkelsteinerwald and Maria Taferl have also chosen new mayors. In Dunkelsteinerwald, Vice Mayor Josef Berger appears as mayor until the next election, after the long -time mayor Franz Penz resigned for personal reasons. While his 13-year term ends in Maria Taferl Heinrich Strondl, his successor is preparing for important projects, such as the construction of a new kindergarten. Such changes in personnel are not only a new order, they are also a signal for a new course in local politics.