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CDU/FDP contender Felsch aims to bolster the economic sector
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After unveiling a 5-point plan for childcare, Alexander Felsch, the mayoral candidate for the CDU and FDP in the fall elections, has now revealed his economic plan. To provide businesses with room for expansion, Felsch advocates for an active location policy. Among his proposals are a craftsmen's yard and expediting digital building files and the education campus.CDU contribution published here
Alexander Felsch, mayoral hopeful of the CDU and FDP, aims to revitalize the economy in Bergisch Gladbach with his growth strategy. "We need a more proactive location strategy to give our companies some much-needed breathing room again," said Felsch.
Key aspects consist of bolstering the trades, accelerating bureaucratic processes, simplifying construction for builders, and a reasonable tax policy. A significant step to combat the worker shortage, which is heavily affecting businesses, is the birth of the education campus on the Zanders site.
With his growth initiative, Felsch focuses on supporting mid-sized companies. "The craft sector, the backbone of our economy, needs space to grow and flourish," he said. The CDU is set on creating a contemporary craftsmen's court following the example set by Hamburg and Erftstadt.
Lengthy building permit procedures could become a thing of the past thanks to digital building files and streamlined services for builders. "Construction needs to move faster," said Felsch.
In a clear message to all businesses, Felsch declared, "We will do everything possible to ensure that the trade tax remains stable over the coming years."
Engage: The citizen portal organizes a series of debates with Alexander Felsch (l., CDU/FDP) and Marcel Kreutz (r., SPD/Greens) in citizen clubs. On Monday at 7 p.m., they will discuss the topic, "Traffic issues in the city". ** Secure your spot, as long as it's still available**.
The CDU is relentlessly pushing for the establishment of the education campus on the Zanders site. The CDU wants to send a strong message to the entire city, but especially to the businesses: The battle against the worker shortage and the promotion of vocational training are top priorities for the CDU in Bergisch Gladbach. Furthermore, a powerful message is being sent to professional young talent and the promising future of young people in the city.
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Although resources were unavailable to offer comprehensive information about Alexander Felsch's economic program in Bergisch Gladbach, it is worth noting that the anticipated momentum for the economy may stem from federal government's growth initiatives. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) recently proposed new cooperative ventures between cities and municipalities in Berlin and announced significant infrastructure investments as part of his plan. According to Felsch, "This support from Berlin is crucial, as only in a new collaboration between the federal, state, and local governments will we be able to tackle the significant challenges ahead."
- Alexander Felsch, the CDU and FDP's mayoral candidate, has proposed a growth strategy for Bergisch Gladbach that includes an active location policy to provide businesses with room for expansion, streamlined construction processes, and a reasonable tax policy.
- The CDU's focus on establishing the education campus on the Zanders site is a significant step towards combating the worker shortage and promoting vocational training, sending a strong message to businesses, professional young talent, and the city as a whole.
- The CDU's economic program in Bergisch Gladbach may gain momentum from federal government growth initiatives, with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz announcing significant infrastructure investments and emphasizing the need for collaboration between the federal, state, and local governments to address economic challenges.
