My manifesto
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More homes, childcare, less paperwork and trains on time. That is my plan in one sentence.
All my positions in plain language.
Prints one A4 page in the campaign design.
All issues in detail
Homes people can afford
Permits in months, not years.
The problem. In the Uster district, many families search a long time for a home. Too little is built, and too slowly. A simple building request often sits with the office for months. In the end, everyone who rents pays for it.
My position. More homes bring rents down. Anyone who wants to build should not wait for years. New homes belong where trains and buses already run. Adding a floor should be simple.
What I will do
- A permit within 6 months at most
- All building requests online
- Make it easier to add a floor
What I have already done. On the municipal council I helped write Uster's new building rules.
Read more: Homes people can affordChildcare that fits a job
A day school in every municipality.
The problem. Many parents in the district would like to work more but cannot find childcare. Daycare centres have long waiting lists. After school and in the holidays there is often no care at all. Families suffer, and so do firms looking for skilled staff.
My position. Parents should decide for themselves how much they work. That needs childcare that fits their working hours. Anyone who pays for childcare should be able to deduct the cost from their taxes. Municipalities should find it easier to offer day schools.
What I will do
- A day school in every municipality
- Deduct childcare costs from taxes
- Simpler approval for daycare centres
What I have already done. On the municipal council I won longer opening hours for after-school clubs.
Read more: Childcare that fits a jobLess paperwork for small firms
One online desk instead of five forms.
The problem. Small firms fill in too many forms. Different offices often ask for the same details. That time is missing for customers and apprentices.
My position. The canton should be simple and fast. You should have to give each detail only once. Before a new rule comes in, the canton should check what it costs businesses.
What I will do
- One online desk for all requests
- Give your details only once
- An answer within ten working days
What I have already done. I run a business with six employees myself.
Read more: Less paperwork for small firmsOn time to work
A train to Zurich every 15 minutes.
The problem. In the morning the trains are full and often late. Many commuters lose time every day. On the roads, traffic jams at the same junctions. Bike paths often stop in the middle of town.
My position. Good connections matter for families and firms. Trains, buses, cars and bikes should work together, not against each other. Uster needs more frequent trains and safe routes to the station.
What I will do
- A train every 15 minutes
- More covered bike parking at the station
- Better bus links in the evening
What I have already done. I helped organise the petition for a train every quarter hour.
Read more: On time to workGood schools and strong apprenticeships
Reading, writing and maths first.
The problem. Teachers have too much paperwork. That time is missing in class. At the same time, many businesses look for apprentices and find none. Apprenticeships have a worse name than they deserve.
My position. Every child should learn to read, write and count well. Teachers need time for their class, not for forms. An apprenticeship is a strong way into working life. Children and parents should learn that early.
What I will do
- Fewer forms for teachers
- Taster days in businesses from the second year of secondary school
- Less paperwork for training firms
What I have already done. I train apprentices in my business every year.
Read more: Good schools and strong apprenticeshipsStaying healthy and growing old well
Help at home, so people can live on their own for longer.
The problem. Many households find health insurance too dear. Older people want to stay at home as long as they can. Often there is not enough help day to day. Homes that suit them are rare too. Hospitals, doctors and home care do not work together enough.
My position. Good care must stay affordable. People who want to live at home should get the help they need. Hospitals, doctors and home care should share their data safely. That means fewer tests done twice.
What I will do
- Homes for older people near the centre
- Link hospitals and doctors online
- Help with premiums for those who need it
What I have already done. On the town council I asked how long older people wait for home care.
Read more: Staying healthy and growing old wellSafe out and about, day and night
Visible police where people meet.
The problem. In the evening some people feel unsafe at the station. Phone and online fraud often hits older people. Many do not know where to get help.
My position. Safety is the basis of a free life. Police should be visible, above all at the station in the evening. Anyone who has been defrauded should find help quickly and easily.
What I will do
- More police at stations in the evening
- Better lighting on paths and squares
- One place to get help with online fraud
What I have already done. After my request, the station underpass is now brightly lit.
Read more: Safe out and about, day and nightClean power from our region
Solar panels on every suitable roof.
The problem. In winter power can run short. Many people would like to fit solar panels but give up because of the effort. In summer town centres get very hot.
My position. Power must be secure, clean and affordable. Anyone who puts solar panels on their roof should not need a long permit. More trees and shade keep our towns cooler in summer. I rely on good ideas rather than bans.
What I will do
- Rooftop solar without a permit
- More trees on squares and playgrounds
- Protect Lake Greifensee and its shores
What I have already done. My workshop has had solar panels on its roof since 2019.
Read more: Clean power from our regionA canton that handles money well
Save before taxes go up.
The problem. The canton spends more each year. Families and firms pay a lot of tax. Many forms still cannot be done online.
My position. People who work should keep more of their pay. The canton should check each cost every few years. You should be able to deal with the state online at any hour. Towns should decide more for themselves.
What I will do
- Check each cost every four years
- Lower taxes for the middle class
- All forms online
What I have already done. On the town council I voted against a tax rise and put forward ways to save.
Read more: A canton that handles money well