The demands put forward by the citizens’ initiative largely align with the positions the city has already articulated in its own statement. “The citizens’ commitment gives the city additional momentum,” said Dr. Michael Ziemons.
The support from children in the region is also particularly heartening: they drew pictures and wrote personal letters to express their connection to the area. The mayor is delighted by this show of commitment and will respond to the children personally.
The city expressly wishes to engage in open-ended discussions with the Bundeswehr about solutions that take into account both the Bundeswehr’s requirements and the interests of nature and landscape conservation. Following several personal phone calls with representatives of the Bundeswehr, Mayor Dr. Michael Ziemons is confident that constructive discussions are possible. He said the Bundeswehr is perceived as open and willing to engage in dialogue. Apparently, it has also become clearer to them in the meantime just how significant the situation on Eselsweg is for the city and its residents.