In view of Corona, Klaus Heilinglechner has no time for election campaigns, for example for an argument with opponent Günther Eibl. He thinks it's unfortunate.
Wolfratshausen - People think the corona pandemic is driving. At least at the moment. Another consequence of the crisis: Both councilor Klaus Heilinglechner (BVW) and Günther Eibl (CSU) are reducing their campaign activities to a minimum. The two are in the mayoral runoff election, which will be decided on Sunday, March 29th.
When asked by our newspaper whether he would be available for a joint interview with his challenger in the next few days, Heilinglechner asked for understanding on Friday. In view of the “state of emergency” that currently prevails, “the campaign is not a high priority for me,” explains the mayor. For press interviews with a look at the run-off in a week or so, he had “unfortunately no time” for the foreseeable future.
The Wolfratshausers “currently do not need a mayor who is in campaign mode, but a mayor who is taking important measures to ensure the best possible protection for all of them. I currently need all of my energy to do this. "
And Eibl? He regrets that "neither Mr. Heilinglechner nor a representative finds the time for a - of course short, situation - conversation". But: "In the current tense situation, however, this is understandable and understandable." He could "just repeat that I offer my help in coping with the crisis and would be happy to work with me, if desired," said the CSU mayor candidate in a written statement to our newspaper . Nobody had yet contacted him personally, so the CSU had "done what is possible for us elsewhere": a "neutral information page" on the topic of Corona / Covid 19 had been set up on the homepage of the Wolfratshausen local association.
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"I think it's correct that the election campaign has ended in these times," emphasizes Eibl. "In contrast to the citizens' association, we have consequently also stopped posting." The Christian Social would inform via the Internet and rely on newspaper advertisements. "All other campaign activities were ended."
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Eibl underlines: "We are in very difficult times." He appeals to citizens to abide by the general decrees of the state government. "But we also have to see that life will continue despite the crisis and even after the crisis," said the CSU parliamentary group leader. "The world, Germany, Bavaria, yes and Wolfratshausen will be different afterwards." For this reason, too, he regrets that an interview with him, Heilinglechner and the home newspaper will probably not take place before the runoff. In this context, according to Eibl, “one could have discussed ways and goals for future perspectives.”