Jasmin Klemmer-Schlögl elected new mayor of Purkersdorf on second attempt

ÖVP candidate Koller with eight votes

The ÖVP had entered the mayoral race with its mandatary Martin Koller, who was able to gather eight votes. With the clear result of 20 to 8 votes, Klemmer-Schlögl's election is also an expression of a stable majority in the municipal council. At the same time, the votes against and the invalid vote indicate that not all members of the body stand behind the candidate.

The outcome of the vote is regarded in the town as a directional decision. Observers see the clear vote as a confirmation of the course set by the elected mayor. The opposition in the municipal council, which also includes mandataries from the ÖVP, is likely to continue to play a role in town politics in the coming years.

With the swearing-in, a phase of political uncertainty in the town comes to an end. Klemmer-Schlögl had already positioned herself as a candidate ahead of the vote and was now able, after the second attempt, to rally the necessary majority behind her. The town can thereby return to calmer waters.

Outlook: Start of the term in office

In the coming weeks, the mayor faces the task of putting together an effective team for the town administration and the committees of the municipal council. Budget planning for the next year will also be among the first major challenges she will have to tackle as head of the town.

In an initial reaction, Klemmer-Schlögl expressed relief at the result and thanked the mandataries for their confidence. She announced that she intended to get to work swiftly for the citizens.

The town of Purkersdorf is located in the district of St. Pölten-Land in Lower Austria and has several thousand inhabitants. With the election of a new mayor, the political leadership of the town is being newly filled.

Further details regarding the future distribution of portfolios in the town and municipal council and regarding possible coalition agreements are expected in the coming days. Until the constitutive session of the newly elected municipal council, Klemmer-Schlögl will conduct the official business.