An unknown person brutally attacked local boss Hannes Koza on Tuesday evening, knocked him down and threatened him with death. As the police prepare for a heated city council meeting in Vösendorf tonight, the ÖVP politician seems undeterred in the ‘Krone’ interview.
You can see Hannes Koza’s fatigue and fear during the meeting in the council chamber in Vösendorf Castle. The nighttime attack on the way home obviously took its toll on the local politician. While enjoying coffee and water, the local leader of the ÖVP describes the incidents:
“Kron”: Mr. Mayor, how are you feeling after what happened last night?
Hannes Koza: Well considering the circumstances, thank God I’m not in pain. I am mentally very motivated and would like to continue working for our residents of Vösendorf. That’s the most important thing and I’m putting it away.
If you, as mayor, are attacked on your way home from city hall, how shocked are you by this incident?
Of course I’m shocked that something like this is possible. Especially after this year, when there was a real mud fight against me. But in the end I won the elections, but the opposition still cannot accept that. But I don’t know where this attack comes from.
How is her family?
Of course you are in shock. My 14-year-old daughter is also afraid of her father, but unfortunately we have to live with that now. Anyone who knows me personally knows how much I hate violence. I was 46 years old before I was physically attacked for the first time.
What are your plans for today’s council meeting?
The opposition has invited people to the big event. The police will now also be on site. But the only important thing is that decisions are ultimately made for the citizens. We also have to decide on the budget. After all, we have reached a black zero.
Fear of further attacks?
No, actually not. I also turn the other cheek for my citizens and – very important for me – my hand for cooperation remains outstretched.
There is great sympathy in the country, who has already contacted us?
Many colleagues, including Chancellor Karl Nehammer, called and assured us of their support
Also the opposition?
No.
Source: Krone
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