A digital citizens' consultation on November 19th offers space for questions and ideas on city politics
Darmstadt's Mayor Hanno Benz invites citizens to a digital public consultation, "Mayor Live," on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 7 p.m. Via the City of Darmstadt's Instagram account, citizens can ask their questions about city politics, raise specific concerns, or contribute their own ideas for the city.
The format is specifically designed to reach people who cannot attend the public dialogues and neighborhood forums in person. During the livestream, Mayor Benz will answer questions directly.
Questions can be submitted in advance
Anyone with a specific concern doesn't have to wait until the broadcast begins. Questions can be submitted in advance via Instagram or by email to buergerbeauftragte@darmstadt.de
It is also possible to participate in the digital exchange during the live stream.
Participation is via the official Instagram account of the City of Darmstadt. Those unable to watch the event live will have the opportunity to view the recording afterward. According to the city, the stream will remain available.
Citizen dialogue also for people without time for on-site appointments
The city of Darmstadt, a center of science, is supplementing its existing participatory services with the digital citizens' consultation hour.
“With the ‘OB live’ format, we also reach people who cannot come to the events on site and offer an opportunity for direct exchange,” explains Mayor Hanno Benz.
His goal is to reach as many people as possible through different offers and to engage in conversation with them.
Another public consultation in Wixhausen
“OB live” is the fourth of a total of five participation events offered by the science city of Darmstadt this autumn.
The series also includes the district forums in Eberstadt and Arheilgen, as well as the event format "Mayor on Site" in the Martinsviertel district.
The series concludes on Thursday, December 3, 2026, with another "Mayor on Location" event in Wixhausen.
The most important information
Event: “Mayor Live” – Digital Citizen Consultation with Mayor Hanno Benz
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Start time: 7 p.m.
Location: Instagram account of the science city of Darmstadt
Participation: Online via the Instagram live stream
Topics: Questions about city politics, personal concerns and ideas for Darmstadt
Questions in advance: Via Instagram or by email to buergerbeauftragte@darmstadt.de
Recording: The live stream will remain available afterwards.
Next citizen dialogue: “Mayor on site” on December 3, 2026 in Wixhausen
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