Strache starts as a new district council in Floridsdorf - what's coming now?

Strache starts as a new district council in Floridsdorf - what's coming now?

On the ground now, June 12, 2025, Heinz-Christian Strache entered the hall of the Floridsdorf district council at 4 p.m. and began his new office as a district council. Strache, who and his team HC Strache did not really get out on April 27, accepted the challenge and is happy about his role in the district and basic work. According to a disappointing yield, his mandate was a small ray of hope for a disappointing voice yield of only 1.1 percent in the Vienna election at the community level, where he was unable to move into the local council for the second time. His team, which lost influence in the district elections and can only make two mandates, is now on a breath of fresh air in the district.

The mandate in Floridsdorf, which was achieved by Strache and his team, is one of the few remaining orders of the team in the Danube city, the number of mandates of which has recently shrunk from 17 to 2, also reports KURIER. A total of 60 district councilors were praised at the constituent session, including the SPÖ club director Karin Tomanek-Ambrozy, who takes over the chair of the district parliamentary.

New outdoor pool and school places

An important point on the agenda under district leader Georg Papai (SP) was the planning for a new outdoor pool in Stammersdorf and the search for a suitable property. The city will therefore seem to rely on investments in leisure activities and education in the coming months. New construction plans for school places were also addressed in this meeting, a topic that is very interested in many residents.

A curious detail on the side: A "Ibiza party" previously announced in front of the district office on the Spitz was canceled without further ado. This raises questions about what else the decision -makers in the city have for their citizens in stock.

A look at the history of the district councils

The function of the district councils goes back to 1851 and has been subjected to constant change over the years. The district representatives have existed in today's form since 1900. It is interesting that the number of mandates in the districts has changed depending on the political weight of the parties. Nowadays, 30 to 60 district councilors are responsible for each district, depending on the size and needs of the community. A detailed overview of the district councils and their tasks can be found in the Wiener Stadtverwaltung.

Strache is paid for his commitment in the district with 578 euros per month, which he receives 14 times a year. It remains to be seen whether this sum offers enough motivation for the previous Vice Chancellor to give the Floridsdorf district. What is certain is that he started this new task cheering and thus dares to take the first step into a new political chapter.