Actions by the Council: Proposal for a new residential district and a tax hike plan
In a meeting marked by a long debate, the Leipzig City Council has approved a series of measures aimed at addressing a significant financial gap and paving the way for the city's double budget approval. The decisions, which were supported by a broad majority, include the approval of an austerity package of approximately 26 million euros and the long-overdue building permit for a new residential area.
Mayor Burkhard Jung expressed his gratitude towards the council for the broad support, particularly for the approval of the austerity package. He also announced that further savings would be found by the end of the year to help bridge the city's financial challenges.
The new residential area, planned to be located east of the South City, will consist of around 1100 apartments. A third of these apartments will be at affordable rents, making them accessible for those in need of social housing. Construction on the new residential area could begin in a few months.
However, the approval process for the new residential area is not directly linked to the city's strategy to obtain approval for its double budget. The construction of the new residential area is not primarily based on tax increases, according to the information given.
CDU city councillor Falk Dossin, on the other hand, criticized the Green faction's proposals for savings, stating that they are primarily based on tax increases. He did not, however, raise the new residential area as a point of criticism.
The plans for the new residential area have taken ten years to be approved, and the construction will mark a significant step forward in addressing Leipzig's housing needs. The new residential area will be built in Leipzig's south, adding to the city's growing urban landscape.
Mayor Burkhard Jung, who announced the end of the report, reiterated the city's commitment to finding sustainable solutions to its financial challenges while continuing to invest in the city's future. The approved measures are a testament to this commitment and a step towards a brighter future for Leipzig.
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