There is not a day when Klagenfurt’s city politics does not cause a stir, usually a rather negative stir. The climate in the town hall did not improve as group chats became public, some of which were hostile to political competitors. Now the first deputy mayor is pulling the cord: Philipp Liesnig is resigning.
“The past days, weeks and months have been anything but a festive event for Klagenfurt city politics,” Liesnig said in the letter announcing his resignation. He has been deputy mayor of the capital for almost three years; on an SPÖ ticket.
He writes that he wanted to take a new path, but encountered a toxic atmosphere. And Liesnig attacks Mayor Christian Scheider again in his resignation letter: “Instead of a mayor and a senate team that has the city’s interests in mind, it quickly became clear that a small Buberl party was trying to take over the entire city hall. , the city and “To hold the people of Klagenfurt hostage.” Since no reasonable cooperation seems possible, he will do his part and clear the way. “Not so much because of the chats, but rather to resolve the existing stalemate for the future of our beautiful city,” said Liesnig.
A few days ago, Liesnig confirmed that he wanted to remain in office despite the chat affair. He had ruled out voluntary dismissal; the party would stand behind him.
Source: Krone
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