Tobias Degode: New approach for Leonberg as mayor candidate!

Tobias Degode: New approach for Leonberg as mayor candidate!

Things are about to get very busy in Leonberg: Next Saturday, voters will be able to decide on the future of their city. Tobias Degode, 38 years old and independent, has announced his candidacy for the office of mayor. Supported by the CDU and the Free Voters, he still runs independently and wants to get involved in the city's events with fresh ideas. Stuttgarter Nachrichten reports on his presentation, which he presented at the summer reception of the CDU and the Free Voters on June 28th want to present it to the general public at 2:30 p.m.

Degode, who heads the finance department of the cultural office in Düsseldorf, has deep ideas about how he would like to initiate a real “cultural change” in the Leonberg city administration. “Bringing administration closer to the people” is his credo. He sees the lively districts, committed citizens and the strong togetherness in Leonberg as a great basis for making administration more uncomplicated. Degode.de emphasizes that it is important to him to address citizens' concerns quickly and easily and to create space for innovative ideas.

Creating a new togetherness

What motivates Degode to take his approach is the experience he has gained in the past. In his opinion, what citizens think and feel is crucial to the functioning of a city. He plans to promote a new climate of cooperation - not only between administration, citizens and companies, but also within the clubs. “Responsibility and progress must go hand in hand,” he says. He wants to see the administration as a supportive authority - a place where good ideas are welcome.

Recently we have seen in many places that citizen participation is becoming increasingly important. In Rhineland-Palatinate, citizens are already being actively involved in many projects in order to promote future developments. [bpb.de](https://www.bpb.de/shop/zeitschriften/apuz/33491/buerger participation-in-der-kommunal-und-verwaltungsreform/) shows that citizen participation is not just a slogan, but also plays a central role in reform policy. These experiences could support Degode's vision and make the change he seeks more sustainable.

Leading through collaboration

Degode has the right prerequisites to successfully implement changes. His many years of professional experience and his understanding of administrative structures enable him to address necessary improvements. His message is clear: the people of Leonberg are the focus of his plans. Through proactive citizen participation, he wants to ensure that the voice of citizens is heard. “Politics should not remain in the ivory tower, but rather directly influence people’s lives,” he demands.

On Saturday, Tobias Degode wants to present his ideas and plans and give citizens the opportunity to ask their questions. The decision as to who runs the coffers in Leonberg could therefore represent an important step towards a new future for the city administration. It remains exciting to see how the city's residents will react to Degode's plans.