The left in the Saxon state parliament demand greater decision-making freedom for municipalities.
“The cities and municipalities must no longer hang on to the Free State's leash, but they need their own budgets, which they can decide on their use together with the local citizens,” said parliamentary group leader Rico Gebhardt on Wednesday in Radebeul.
Radebeul - There the Left Group had exchanged views with representatives of the municipal level on a two-day retreat.
“We propose numerous changes to the local election law, the municipal code and the district code.
In local elections, the voting age should be 16.
We want to facilitate residents' assemblies and petitions, ”emphasized Gebhardt.
Incorporation without a referendum should no longer be possible and the participation of children, young people and senior citizens should be specifically regulated.
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"Consultation documents for city and community councils as well as district assemblies should be public," it said.
What is needed is a minimum standard for the financing of the city council, local council and district council groups, as well as adequate minimum remuneration for citizens who are involved in local committees.
The left put forward a motion for local government reform.
Gebhardt: “We expect the coalition to give quick advice.
Democracy lives from participation - we want to make that possible. ”Dpa