{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"da.news","provider_url":"https:\/\/da.news\/en\/","title":"Gro\u00df-Gerau \u2013 New Year's greetings from the mayor - da.news","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"ZURrah374m\"><a href=\"https:\/\/da.news\/en\/great-new-year-s-greeting-from-the-mayor\/\">Gro&#xDF;-Gerau &#x2013; New Year&apos;s greetings from the mayor<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/da.news\/en\/great-new-year-s-greeting-from-the-mayor\/embed\/#?secret=ZURrah374m\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&amp;quot;Gro&#xDF;-Gerau &#x2013; New Year&amp;#39;s greetings from the mayor&amp;quot; &#x2013; da.news\" data-secret=\"ZURrah374m\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! 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With these words, Mayor J\u00f6rg R\u00fcddenklau addresses the residents of Gro\u00df-Gerau: Dear citizens of Gro\u00df-Gerau, a year full of events, challenges, and valuable encounters lies behind us. Just over nine months ago, I took office as mayor to work with you to make Gro\u00df-Gerau a more livable and sustainable city. I have been deeply impressed by the solidarity and great commitment of so many citizens. Your dedication \u2013 whether through volunteering, neighborly assistance, or constructive ideas \u2013 is an indispensable contribution to our city. For this, I thank you most sincerely. Like many municipalities in Germany, we too face significant financial challenges. Rising costs for energy, services, and wages, as well as new legal requirements, are placing a considerable burden on our budget \u2013 often without sufficient support from the federal and state governments. Despite these difficult circumstances, I am convinced that together we can find solutions. Together with the political representatives and the administration, I am working to develop a sustainable strategy for Gro\u00df-Gerau. However, we must be prepared for the fact that some familiar municipal services cannot be maintained to the same extent as before. This is precisely why cohesion and solidarity are crucial to overcoming these challenges. It takes courage to look towards a sustainable future and to tackle the necessary changes. \"Business as usual\" is not an option \u2013 but together we can achieve change. Let's show the red card to those who constantly criticize or speak negatively about others, thereby behaving disrespectfully. These people contribute nothing to improvement; on the contrary, their destructive behavior achieves the exact opposite. It is particularly important to me to recognize those who are committed to our community. Volunteer work in clubs, social projects, or neighborhood assistance is an indispensable pillar of our city. Their dedication demonstrates what we can achieve together. Constructive criticism and new ideas are equally valuable. With respectful cooperation, we can not only overcome challenges but also seize new opportunities. Let's focus on how we can move Gro\u00df-Gerau forward together. My goal for the coming year is clear: I will dedicate all my energy to making our city sustainable, livable, and future-proof \u2013 even in challenging times. One thing is paramount for me: preserving and strengthening democracy. Democracy thrives on participation, dialogue, and respectful coexistence. It is not something to be taken for granted, but rather an achievement that deserves our special attention. Let us walk this path together and actively shape and protect the values \u200b\u200bof our democracy. With these thoughts, I wish you a happy new year and for 2025, what truly matters: contentment, happiness, and above all, health. Sincerely, Your Mayor, J\u00f6rg R\u00fcddenklau"}