Criticism from the city boss

Further uproar over S-Link survey

The S-Link is controversial in Salzburg.

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Mayor Bernhard Auinger (SPÖ) has a different view to the provincial governor on the implementation of the latest public consultation on the S-Link. The mayor also criticizes the new referendum law.

As reported, provincial legist Paul Sieberer considers the public consultation in the city of Salzburg on the S-Link to be unlawful. This should not have taken place in this form. The underground extension of the Salzburg local line through the provincial capital was one of the key issues for the SPÖ in the election campaign. As is well known, Mayor Bernhard Auinger intends to abide by the outcome of the planned public consultation next fall. If the citizens of the city are against the project, he will also stick to his position against the S-Link. "I find the assessment of the provincial legist strange," says Auinger, adding: "After all, the city will be financially burdened by the project."

The city's fear of the results being distorted
The amendment to the referendum law at the present time is also not well received by Auinger. This is because voting cards from other districts can be handed in in the city and are included in the city result. This means that the result could be influenced from outside. "We won't allow that and will take a very close look at the absentee ballots," says Auinger.