City's Existence Hinges on Economy, According to Alexander Felsch
In a bid to boost the local economy and engage with citizens, Alexander Felsch, the CDU/FDP mayoral candidate for Bergisch Gladbach, has been visiting businesses and seeking dialogue with residents during his campaign.
During a recent tour, Felsch was invited by Jรถrg Wedermann, the owner of a market butcher shop, for a ride to show him the potholes on the city's streets. Wedermann expressed concern about the limited parking spaces in the newly renovated Schlossstraรe, a matter that affects many market traders.
Felsch, acknowledging the challenge of Bergisch Gladbach's topography, emphasized the need for a vibrant trade and better conditions for medium-sized businesses in the city. He promised to address the issue of the potholes before winter if elected.
At the AGS company in Herkenrath, a family-owned business that manufactures gripping systems for industrial robots, Felsch discussed the issue of internet lines, referred to as "bamboo lines," in Herkenrath. The company, employing 32 people and catering to various industries, voiced concerns about the city's slow approval procedures and safety regulations.
Felsch, understanding the company's concerns, showed a commitment to making Bergisch Gladbach's companies competitive in the face of global competition. However, he also stressed the importance of prioritizing local businesses, a stance that was met with reservations by the company, finding it similar to the "America First" approach.
A woman in her forties expressed concerns about the swift renovation of schools, traffic management, and the condition of bike paths. Felsch, visiting the Linden Apotheke in Siebenmorgen, was presented with a proposal to install electric charging stations instead of repairing a broken tree stump on the pharmacy's parking lot.
Throughout his campaign, Felsch has been meeting with citizens and businesses, fostering a spirit of dialogue and understanding. Many residents have been happy about the unexpected visits of local politicians, with Felsch inviting them for a beer or coffee.
Despite no major incidents with the CDU, defaced or stolen campaign posters have been reported. Felsch, resembling his rival Marcel Kreutz from the SPD but differing in age, sees global competition as a commitment to make Bergisch Gladbach's companies competitive.
In a heated debate about the state of the city's finances on the market square in Refrath, Felsch emphasized his commitment to improving internet connections in the community, a matter that is particularly important for the elected mayor leading the administration of the company AGS in Herkenrath, Rainer Weber, who is committed to improving internet connections in the community of Overath.
Felsch also promised to address the issue of the empty former grill hut on the market if he is elected. He believes that everyone can contribute according to their abilities, a sentiment that resonates with the baker at the mill bakery stand.
As the election approaches, Felsch continues his door-to-door campaign, seeking to engage with as many citizens as possible and address their concerns. His approachable and straightforward style has earned him a positive response from the residents of Bergisch Gladbach.
