Bad Urach Rejects Amazon Jobs Center After Landmark Citizen Vote
Residents of Bad Urach have spoken: they do not want an Amazon jobs distribution center in Hengen. In a citizen referendum held on November 9, a majority voted against the project, leading Mayor Elmar Rebmann to accept defeat.
The referendum saw a turnout of 44.9%, with 4,214 voters participating. Of these, 2,209 opposed the Amazon jobs project, representing 52.5% of the total votes cast. Meanwhile, 1,995 voters supported the proposal, making up 47.5% of the votes.
Opposition was particularly strong in Hengen, with 77% of voters rejecting the proposal. Hermann Kiefer, who led the protest in Hengen, believed the referendum had positively impacted democracy in Bad Urach. Amazon spokesperson Steffen Adler expressed disappointment with the decision, confirming that Hengen is no longer an option for the company. Amazon will now explore other options to optimize its existing network in the region.
Mayor Elmar Rebmann, who had initially championed the distribution center, accepted the democratic decision. The referendum results reflect the strong opposition to the Amazon jobs project in Bad Urach, particularly in Hengen. Amazon will now consider alternative locations to serve the region.
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