More than 60 committed participants lived grassroots democracy and elected 13 candidates for the election of the municipal council.
It was a first for the village: A good 60 citizens gathered in Dernbach on 24 January for a much-anticipated constellation meeting. They determined who would stand as a candidate for the open electorate ‘Gemeinsam für Dernbach’ (Together for Dernbach). The assembly proposed Cosimo Jankovich as mayoral candidate. He was placed in first place on the electoral list, whose surname she will thus bear.
After the welcome of the participants by C. Jankowitsch, the mayor from Kroppach, Michael Birk, led as a competent and neutral meeting leader through the agenda and paid attention to the regular procedure. In the assembly, candidates were nominated who introduced themselves in person. Subsequently, the group of participants confirmed all candidates in a secret, equal and immediate election. This gives them the opportunity to represent their citizens in the local council. Jankovich thanked the participants: “The 60 people present, who actively participated in this democratic process, signalled the resurgent political community in Dernbach. Everyone has contributed to a respectful and confident atmosphere here. It is precisely in these times that I am enthusiastic about how committed citizens stand up for democracy and how they live.”
The other candidates agree and emphasize that they want to bring a breath of fresh air to the municipal council. Last but not least, they complement each other with a wide range of experience, expertise and perspectives. Their diversity reflects the colourful mix of the municipality of Dernbach and promises a future-oriented and inclusive representation. Thus, the ‘List of Yankovich’ is intended to offer a genuine and democratic election to the municipal council on 9 June, where so far only one CDU list is represented.
For “Together for Dernbach”, the assembly is the official starting signal to promote their ideas of a sustainable Dernbach. The elected candidates look forward to entering into an intensive dialogue with the citizens in the coming months about the visions and ideas with which they want to jointly shape a Dernbach that will continue to be worth living in the future.
For further information and enquiries, the elected candidates are available.
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