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Revolution in Zeitz! Pure democracy! At last, the people are allowed to ask questions to CDU Mayor Christian Thieme!What a glorious day for democracy! While politicians elsewhere barricade themselves in ivory towers and communicate only through pre-written press releases, Zeitz is showing how real public participation works in the 21st century. 
Mayor Christian Thieme (CDU) and the city administration have created a masterpiece of direct citizen participation with the new format “Just Ask the Mayor”. What more could your heart desire? From now on, Christian Thieme will answer exactly three questions once a month from the people of Zeitz. Not one. Not two. A staggering three! Three public answers month after month. Given the flood of submissions that is surely to be expected, this sends a clear message: this is not just symbolic gesturing — people are truly being heard, and answered three times over. This is grassroots democracy in action, this is participation you can experience firsthand! Whether it’s about municipal issues, construction sites, the future of the city, or very personal questions for the mayor — you can write your concerns in the comments, send them via direct message, or email them to the press office. Thieme is consciously exposing himself to the public. No hiding, no dodging. Just bring on the people’s questions. This is not merely transparency, this is hands-on democracy! And the best part: Naturally, Mayor Christian Thieme and his city administration will personally select which three of the many incoming questions he will graciously answer each month. Because any more democracy and real participation at once would surely be too much to handle! After all, things must remain orderly — heaven forbid the public suddenly dump too many uncomfortable topics on the table. Three questions, carefully curated by the very people who already know everything anyway — that is exactly the right dose of direct citizen participation. Anything more might somehow become undemocratic. While other parties struggle with regular citizen dialogues and open, unfiltered questions, Zeitz has found exactly the right balance. One almost wants to jump for joy. Finally, an end to the arrogant “we up here, you down there.” Finally, a mayor who says: Come here, talk to me! Ask your questions, and I will answer them. This is real closeness to the people, this is CDU politics at its purest — pragmatic, citizen-oriented, and without ideological theatrics. Let us briefly remember: The district administrator of Burgenlandkreis, Götz Ulrich (also CDU), launched the same format years ago. It was discontinued. Why? Well. Perhaps because some formats become so successful that demand simply grows too large. Or because not everyone has the courage to face citizens’ direct questions month after month. Thieme, however, is courageously continuing down this path. That demonstrates strength and confidence in his own work. While some town halls and ministries are still theorizing about “citizen participation,” Zeitz is simply getting things done. No expensive citizens’ councils with randomly selected participants and paid moderators. No pseudo-workshops with predetermined outcomes. Instead: Real questions. Three real answers. Publicly. Regularly. Dear people of Zeitz: Make use of this opportunity! Ask questions! Ask critically! Ask persistently! That is exactly what Christian Thieme wants. That is exactly what this city administration stands for. Anyone who wants genuine participation, who wants a mayor that does not hide but instead faces the public, now has the perfect opportunity in Zeitz. And for everyone who still does not know where the journey should lead in September’s state elections: Look at Zeitz. That is where you can see what modern, self-confident local politics looks like — without ideological blinders, but with an open visor, an open ear, and three monthly answers to selected questions.
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