Green parliamentary group Willich elects new board: Strong for the future!

Green parliamentary group Willich elects new board: Strong for the future!

The Alliance 90/The Greens faction in the Willich City Council has elected a new board. In the vote, Christian Winterbach was confirmed as group leader and Paul Muschiol as deputy group leader. The parliamentary group also elected Sabrina Keil as a further deputy to the board. All elections were unanimous, which underlines the unity and common will of the group. The Greens currently have seven seats on the new city council after receiving 15.7 percent of the vote in September's local elections. The constituent meeting of the new council is scheduled for November 4th at 6 p.m. in the council chamber at Neersen Castle. This information was provided by RP Online provided.

The Greens have high hopes for the coming years and have prepared a comprehensive election program for the 2026-2030 legislative period. In the last few months they have collected numerous suggestions from citizens, which have been incorporated into the planning. The central themes of the program are climate protection, child care, the development of town centers, local public transport, disaster control and digitalization. The aim is to promote socially just and ecologically responsible urban development. It is noted that in the last Council period from 2020 to 2025, aimless management and a lack of strategic direction were noted.

Important priorities for shaping the future

For the coming term, the Greens are calling for clear priorities and a concrete plan for the future of the city of Willich. The election program includes important goals, including the development of lively town centers, adaptation to climate change and the creation of family-friendly structures. Great importance is also placed on citizen participation, transparency and equal opportunities in the education system.

• Bis 2030 sollen alle Spielplätze mit trockenheitsbeständigen Bäumen bepflanzt werden.
• Der Bedarf an bezahlbarem Wohnraum in zentraler Lage wird betont.
• Ein nachhaltiges Entwässerungs- und Versickerungskonzept wird gefordert.
• Die Stadt soll Förderprogramme zur Bekämpfung des Klimawandels maximal nutzen.
• Ein Stadtentwicklungskonzept soll für jeden Stadtteil entwickelt werden.

In addition, the Green Party's election program meets the need to employ more educators in daycare centers and open all-day schools (OGS) than is legally required. The development of new concepts for child care and the creation of digital infrastructure in schools are other key points.

Priority for climate protection and quality of life

The Greens see climate protection and the transport transition as central concerns that should not only contribute to improving the quality of life, but are also crucial for the future of the city of Willich. The planned expansion of the S28 regional railway and the improvement of public transport should play an important role. It is also emphasized that the city administration should act as an intermediary in attracting companies.

Overall, Willich's future development is characterized by solid and sustainable financial management, which should offer space for future investments. The Greens aim to promote innovative models such as community paramedics and care kiosks in order to organize health care in a decentralized and preventative manner. Cultural structures should also be preserved and expanded in order to make Willich a place worth living in. These aspects are part of the Greens' ambitious election program, which focuses on positive change in the city, reports Green Willich.