Innerrhoden country Ammann Fässler elected to the Council of States

The inhabitants of Innerrhoden country municipality has elected on Sunday Daniel Fässler (CVP) to the Council of States . He was resigned as mayor. In his place, Roland Dähler has been selected. As a replacement for the recently deceased Martin Bürki, Jakob Signer draws in the government.

With Fässler, the clear favorite was chosen in the Council of States. He follows the receding Ivo Bischofberger (CVP). The also proposed Thomas Rechsteiner (CVP) received significantly fewer votes.

The 58-year-old Fässler had been in November 2018, his resignation as mayor (President of the government). Before he is sworn in as a councillor, he needs to put his national Council office. This by-election only takes place in the autumn.

Instead of barrels had to choose, the Voting for a new mayor. Available several candidates: The 57-year-old Dähler, Bruno Huber, 51-years of age, and the 33-year-old Lorenz Gmünder and another, on the spot of the proposed candidate. During this and Gmünder received only a few votes, the decision between Dähler and Huber are extremely scarce.

Scarce More for Dähler

Four times had to be coordinated, the government received to measure the honor of also being reinforced by the cantonal court President and their Vice. Finally, a scarce was for Dähler. This was determined by eye, a Count was necessary. The former cantonal judge Dähler is so new still the country Ammann, so the Vice-President of the government.

As a replacement for the beginning of April, deceased, land of ensign (chief of the judicial, police and military Department) Martin Bürki in the rural community of Jacob, Signer chose. The 48-Year-old had been launched a few days ago, the Cantonal industry and trade Association. The auditor and tax expert since 2014 member of the Canton Parliament.

The rest of the members of the government were confirmed. Cycle, according to Roland Inauen joined for the next two years, from the stationary to the governing mayor. Similarly, in the office of the re-applicant members of the cantonal court were confirmed. Also here are two new elections were needed: Migg Hehli, Schwende, was elected for the resigning Sepp Koller, Rosalie Manser, Weissbad, in place of Roland Dähler, the new mayor is.

number of guests in the future tax

After the elections, several legislative revisions followed. These were, without discussion, be waved on through. According to the new promotion of tourism development act will in future be collected directly from the guests the tourist tax. With the previous night's contributions rbetriebe not necessary for the Logie VAT.

without any discussion is a line of credit was approved in the amount of almost CHF 20 million for a new administration building in Appenzell. The current premises are too narrow, and not more correspond in various respects to today's requirements. Just when the court would have to be done in terms of safety improvements, said mayor Inauen.

Necessary adjustments, and more space for other departments, which today are renting part bogged down in private real estate introduced. Everything as planned, construction 2023 to begin, and in the following year to be completed.

chance lots of SP-Initiative

it had No Chance of a SP Initiative with the title "supply region of Säntis in the health sector". They strove for closer cooperation of the Säntis-cantons of Appenzell Innerrhoden Ausserrhoden and St. Gallen. This should keep costs down. A good coordination and a reduction of the Oversupply, said a supporter.

The opponents recalled that of Appenzell Innerrhoden today, by far the lowest healthcare costs in the East of Switzerland. This should remain so. The Canton must also be able to health care decisions and room for manoeuvre to preserve. With a large majority, the Initiative was rejected. (nag/sda)

Created: 28.04.2019, 16:51 PM