Activities
What I have filed, achieved and supported on the council and in the neighbourhood.
3 motions, 2 postulates, 1 interpellation, 1 referendum, 1 petition, 2 projects, 1 campaign and 1 vote.
Motions
One online desk for local businesses
All permits for businesses should go through one online desk. The town government is working out how to do it by the end of 2026.
Digital building permits with a deadline
The town should accept building requests online. It should decide simple requests within three months. The council passed the motion to the town government.
More covered bike parking at the station
I asked for 300 new covered bike spaces at the station. The council narrowly rejected the motion. I am not giving up, and now I am taking it to the canton.
Postulates
Shade on every playground
The town government should look into how trees can give shade on every school playground in Uster by 2030.
Longer opening hours for after-school clubs
The town government was asked to look into earlier and longer opening hours. Since August 2024, two after-school clubs open at 7 am.
Interpellations
How long do older people wait for home care?
I asked how quickly older people in Uster get help from home care services. The town government's answer shows gaps at weekends.
Referendums
Successful referendum against higher market fees
Together with local businesses I collected 600 signatures against higher market stall fees. On 18 June 2023 voters rejected the increase.
Petitions
A train every quarter hour for Uster
With a committee from several parties we collected 3,200 signatures for a train every 15 minutes. The petition went to the cantonal government.
Projects
Light in the station underpass
The station underpass was dark in the evening, and many people avoided it. After my request, the town fitted new, bright lights.
New building rules for Uster
On the planning and building committee I helped write the new building and zoning rules. They allow more homes near the station.
Campaigns
Yes to the day school in Nänikon
I co-led the campaign for the first day school in the Nänikon part of town. Voters said yes.
Votes
No to the tax rise in the 2025 budget
The town government wanted to raise the tax rate. I voted against it and proposed savings. The tax rate stayed the same.