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The picture speaks volumes 

What an exciting afternoon that was for me. Yesterday at 1 p.m. I wanted to sit at the computer and listen to the live stream of the district council. The technology was ready. Then a call at 12.45 p.m. - I urgently have to go to Görlitz again.  

Why was I so keen to see this? 

Two motions were up for debate in the district council yesterday. Renaming of the Stausee Quitzdorf holiday company to become a regional company in the district of Görlitz. At the same time, the ENO is to acquire shares in this company, which will then have both a new name and new content. The intention has occupied me for years. Because the district council had commissioned me to develop a concept for the future use of the holiday company. My suggestion - and here I take up Jan's article - is a company that deals with the targeted development of areas in the district of Görlitz. Wherever the need is brought to us. Not where it is not desired. These can be commercial areas, after all everyone is talking about possible other companies. But it can also be existing properties that need to be developed. Maybe there is an idea, maybe there is already ownership. But there is a lack of resources. I'm talking about properties or preparatory measures that are not made by free enterprise - because these investments are simply not representable. In my opinion, this is a "public sector" job. There would then be a possible solution for municipalities that want it with the area company.  

The idea came up twice in the district development committee, twice in the ENO committees. The latter even unanimously advocated pursuing this idea. That's why I was a bit irritated that the day before the district council, "new" questions were asked to be answered... The draft resolution was comprehensive, even a proposal for the articles of association including all statements was enclosed.  

How was the live stream then? 

Thanks to Holger, Christoph and Thomas for the constant updates. A motion to adjourn the item was denied. Then question time, me on the phone. There were critical voices, but also supportive ones. It felt like everything was there, from "great, we need that" to complete rejection. There were factual arguments and unfortunately, for me, almost boycott-like reactions. I don't understand. Objectively opposed, okay - but don't we need the neutral position? I don't think it's a good idea to label the request per se as unnecessary. We talk a lot about old fallow land that needs to be developed and the desire for new settlements. My suggestion was just a suggestion. If it doesn't work, that's okay too.

Thanks for the positive statements from Andreas Schneider, Thomas Zenker and Ralf Brehmer. Thanks also for Thomas Rublack's calm way of presenting the topic.

All's well that ends well?

Both motions were passed with a majority. So here we go. At the end of the day I enjoyed the steak and the delicious wine, thanks Axel :).