Mayor Prechtl in dialogue: Student questions and wishes in the town hall

Mayor Prechtl in dialogue: Student questions and wishes in the town hall

22 students ask the mayor a lot of questionsHans Prechtl. The girls and boys from combined classes 3 and 4 at Stulln primary school attend with their teacherStephanie Heslthe town hall. Mayor Prechtl welcomes the children with the words: “It’s nice that you’re here.” During a tour he explains the three functions of the community center. The local council, fire department and building depot are united under one roof.

questions and answers

In the meeting room, the head of the town hall opened the discussion with the words: “Each of you has already had to do with the community this morning.” The municipality supplies the water for showers and disposes of the wastewater. In a lively dialogue, Prechtl answers a wide range of questions from the well-prepared children. The topics range from the municipality's facilities, from kindergartens to the cemetery, to the tasks of a mayor and municipal finances. A student asks: “What hobbies do you have?” Prechtl explains that a volunteer mayor who holds office alongside his job generally has little free time. However, he likes to spend a few days in Italy.

Children's wishes

When asked: “What do you dislike as mayor?” Prechtl clarifies the difference between individual interests and the common good. “I don’t like selfishness that harms others,” admits the mayor. The children also bring wishes. “We would like to have a new ball at school,” they ask. Prechtl answers spontaneously: “You’ll get it.” After more than two hours of lively discussion, the students truly deserved a snack.