On March 25

Doskozil: “Municipal summit” to ease the burden

Doskozil expects clear announcements from the new federal government. The budget of the municipalities is to be strengthened.

No sooner has the course been set for a federal government capable of taking action than Governor Hans Peter Doskozil (SPÖ) is once again pushing for relief for the municipalities. He is hoping for concrete nationwide plans from Vienna that will help to strengthen municipal budgets.

Continuing talks
As announced before the provincial elections in January, Doskozil wants to continue talks with the municipal associations on structural measures. Together with Leonhard Schneemann, the provincial councillor now responsible, a "municipal summit" has been scheduled for March 25. The new government programme in Burgenland provides for a wide range of initiatives to support the municipalities, it is emphasized in advance.

Potential in "shared services"
"In addition to the municipal fund that has already been approved, there is enormous potential to relieve the burden by setting up 'shared services' in cooperation with the state and the state holding company," says Doskozil. The offer to take over the waste association is still on the table.