Election campaign in Ottakring: SPÖ with fresh wind and clear destinations!

Election campaign in Ottakring: SPÖ with fresh wind and clear destinations!

Ottakring, Österreich - The SPÖ Ottakring started its election campaign for the Vienna State, municipal council and district representation election on Monday evening in the Albert Sever Hall. The state party chairman Dr. Michael Ludwig the success of the city government and emphasized the central role of the district politician Stefanie Lamp. Ludwig underlined the success in urban development, such as the redesign of Thaliastraße and the upcoming greening of the U3 Vorbatz, and emphasized that the candidates reflect the diversity of Ottakrings.

Stefanie Lamp, who was praised as district leader last year, expressed clear ambitions for the election on April 27 and set the goal of surpassing the 39% share of 2020. "I am convinced that we can convince the Ottakringer with our focus to go on this way with us," she said. Her new format of the citizens' talks, in which she goes to the district every week to speak directly to the citizens, is given great approval.
The two top candidates for the local council election, Ulli Sima and Susanne Haase, also addressed their political approaches. Sima, the most important city councilor in the city, reported 320 projects to green public space and referred to the ongoing measures to create bicycle roads and the promotion of green spaces in Ottakring. Haase, LGBTIQ spokeswoman, emphasized her commitment to more visibility and rights within the queer community, in particular by opening a youth center in Ottakring.

insights into the politics of Ottakrings

Stefanie Lamp, active in Ottakring for many years, sees her task not only in decision -making, but also in direct contact with the citizens. According to their description, it is important to find common denominators and to understand the diverse needs of the over 100,000 inhabitants. Security and education are the focus of their political agenda. "Every person in Ottakring should feel safe and comfortable, so freedom and green areas are close to my heart," she explained. Their goal is to sustainably improve the life of the Ottakringer through constant communication and transparent information about future projects. The SPÖ Ottakring is determined to approach the municipal challenges and to increase the quality of life in the district with innovative concepts.