Children's mayor re -elected: Graz relies on young voices!

Children's mayor re -elected: Graz relies on young voices!

Rathaus Graz, Graz, Österreich - The re -election of the children's mayor and the children's mayor in Graz provided great pleasure! Ten -year -old Fabian and the eleven -year -old Fabienne were officially appointed on March 10 in a ceremony in the town hall of Graz. Both children were overjoyed to be able to continue their concerns in the city. Fabian was particularly committed to more sports in the city, while Fabienne is fighting bullying in schools and standing up for better school meals together with Fabian. Over 3,100 children up to 14 years of age have participated in the election of the children's mayor, which is a new record. "This high turnout proves that children in Graz want to actively help shape the future of their city," emphasized the Graz children's office in an official message, as Orf Steiermark reported.

The Mayor of Graz Elke Kahr (KPÖ) underlined the importance of participating children and young people in the city and estimated the commitment of the children's parliament. At the event it was clearly felt on how impressed Kahr was of the energy and passion of the young people: "Congratulations to Fabienne and Fabian for re -election! I am really looking forward to further cooperation with you," she said. Other dignitaries such as Vice Mayor Judith Schwentner and City Councilor Kurt Hohensinner expressed their joy about the children's commitment and emphasized the quality of their ideas. Hohensinner emphasized: "It is particularly important that we do not determine children in Graz, but with them", which illustrates the importance of the children's parliament, which offers the young Grazer: inside a platform for their concerns, such as Graz.at added.

The children's parliament initiatives last year, including the smoking ban on playgrounds and the “Graz grows” project, in which a tree is planted for every newborn child. The managing director of the children's office, Thomas Plautz, emphasized the commitment of the participants, the concerns of which are processed all year round. With this political commitment, the children in Graz not only give the children a voice, but they also learn how they can actively shape society, which is a significant development for the city.