Newly elected mayor's family targeted by post-election vandalism in Neufahrn
Ozan Iyibas was elected mayor of Neufahrn on Sunday evening. The next morning, his parents' mailbox and campaign posters were found vandalised with red graffiti crosses. The mayor-elect condemned the act and called for unity in the community.
The election campaign in Neufahrn had remained respectful until the final vote. Both candidates, including defeated runoff rival Christian Meidinger of the Greens, had committed to a fair contest. Meidinger later described the vandalism as shocking and completely unacceptable.
Iyibas stressed that the attack was deliberate, as few people knew his parents' address. He filed a police report against unknown suspects but also extended an olive branch to the perpetrator. In a public statement, he urged the town to come together, insisting Neufahrn had no opposing sides—it was everyone's shared home. Local politicians from all parties quickly condemned the vandalism. Despite the incident, Iyibas vowed to work daily for cohesion and mutual respect. As of now, neither the police nor the public prosecutor's office in Neufahrn has issued any statements about the case.
The newly elected mayor has made reconciliation a priority. The vandalism has drawn widespread criticism, but no official investigation updates have been released. Iyibas remains focused on building a united community in Neufahrn.
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