New mayor in gaming: Andreas Fallmann takes office!

New mayor in gaming: Andreas Fallmann takes office!

There is a significant change in political leadership in the gaming market town. The previous deputy mayor Andreas Fallmann was elected as the new mayor on January 30, 2024 with 19 out of 21 votes. He takes over the position from Renate Rakwetz, who unexpectedly resigned just two days earlier. This decision came in the middle of the preparation phase for the 2025 local council elections, in which Fallmann will lead the SPÖ. Loud NOEN The SPÖ is the dominant actor in the local council with 12 mandates, followed by the ÖVP with 10 mandates and the FPÖ with 1 mandate.

Renate Rakwetz has implemented numerous projects in her long-standing political career as mayor since 2009 and has worked hard for the community. Her resignation comes after an impressive record, which includes, among other things, the new construction of the clubhouse and the renovation of roads. Fallmann, who has served on the local council since 2003 and works in the community, emphasized upon his election that he wanted to build bridges and promote collaboration to achieve the best for the community. This change could also have an impact on the upcoming local council election in 2025, as there will be two fewer mandates available compared to 2020, which will intensify the competitive situation between the parties GVV NOE reported.

With eligible voters, the number has been reduced from 3,265 in 2020 to 2,445 for the upcoming election, making voter turnout and the political race more exciting. Fallmann is running to set a clear line in the community and to continue the successes of his predecessor, while at the same time taking on the challenge of leading the SPÖ into the future and securing the votes of the electorate.