Northeim's district administrator warns: Financial fiasco threatens without quick help!

Northeim's district administrator warns: Financial fiasco threatens without quick help!

An alarming financial situation shakes the district of Northeim! District Administrator Astrid Klinkert-Kittel (SPD) presented the district council a devastating double budget for the years 2025 and 2026-with a shocking deficit of around 46.5 million euros each! "The negative tendency of the previous year continues, a trend reversal for 2026 is not in sight," emphasized the district administrator.

Despite an increase in earnings by 11 million euros, the cash register remains empty: expenses increase by an incredible 30 million euros! A main problem is the transfer expenses such as youth welfare and social services that will increase by 18.4 million euros next year. "The scarce resources and the dwindling trust in state institutions are worrying," warned Klinkert-Kittel. The district is not alone with these financial difficulties; The situation is similarly catastrophic in many German counties. The number of 174 regions that had to increase the levy speaks volumes!

urgent investments despite the financial crisis

The responsible persons still have to set priorities and advance important investments - a narrow ridge in the middle of the crisis. Between 2025 and 2029, 4.5 million euros are planned for vehicles and digital alarm, and the construction of a new disaster control center costs 3.4 million euros. In addition, 3.6 million euros will be needed to maintain the road network, while 2.75 million euros are planned to defuse dangerous areas of accident!