New district administrator for Göppingen: Möller goes into the race as a hope!

New district administrator for Göppingen: Möller goes into the race as a hope!

Markus Möller, the 50-year-old deputy of the district administrator in the Alb-Donau district and member of the Christian Democratic Party, is running as a new district administrator in the Göppingen district. This decision has already caused a stir because Möller is the first candidate to commit himself shortly before the application period expires. The district council will vote for a new district administrator on April 4, and Möller has the advantage of going into the election campaign as an external candidate without priority. In view of the current conflicts in the district of Göppingen, especially with regard to the closure of the Geislinger Helfenstein Clinic, this could go to him.

like schwaebische.de have been reported for some time. District of Göppingen. In Böhmenkirch in particular, 71.53% of the citizens showed interest in a move to the district of Heidenheim or the Alb-Donau district in a citizens' decision on September 26, 2021. This dissatisfaction arose not least by the closure of the Helfenstein Clinic and concerns about emergency care in Geislingen. In addition, the citizens often feel neglected by the district, which is expressed in the allegations that investments are mainly made in Göppingen.

challenges and perspectives

Despite these challenges, Mayor Matthias Nägele recommended that the district do not continue to pursue the circulation during a municipal council meeting on January 17, 2024. According to Nägele, there are no negative reasons for the public well -being that would justify a change. Rather, the commitment of the district in Böhmenkirch should be intensified.

In the discussion about Helfenstein Clinic, the plans for a new clinic building and the general medical emergency care were also discussed. The district has invested 6.5 million euros in the Helfenstein health center, with a general emergency practice planned from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. However, 24/7 emergency care is not feasible. The district has also increased its saving times in recent years, which has received positive feedback.

However, the citizens demand improvements in local public transport, which according to criticism is unreliable. A new garbage system was also perceived as inadequate, and the district budget is deficient, which could lead to a potential increase in the circular levy by 2-3%. It remains to be seen how political developments will develop about the upcoming district election.

-transmitted by West-East media