Broader Perspective: "Advocating for increased acceptance and understanding of everyone"
Iwona Winterscheid, a healing educator with a passion for social justice and tolerance, has stepped forward as a candidate for the city council of Bergisch Gladbach. The 42-year-old Paffrath resident, who joined The Left party at the beginning of the year, aims to make a difference in her community, particularly in the areas of affordable and social housing, youth work, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
Initially, Winterscheid felt torn about taking on the responsibility of running for office. However, she was reassured by her comrades that they could work together to bring about change. Winterscheid's decision to join The Left was influenced by the federal election campaign and her growing disillusionment with other parties, particularly in terms of social policy.
One of the key factors that led Winterscheid to join The Left was the joint vote of the CDU with the AfD, which she finds frightening and cruel. Her greatest wish is for more tolerance towards all people, regardless of their origin, gender, appearance, or disability.
Winterscheid is running for the electoral district Hand-Ost and has made it clear that she wants to be a voice for people who may be marginalised. She is particularly concerned about the proposed move of the Q1 youth centre from its current building, and has vowed to advocate for its preservation and expansion.
As of now, there is no widely available public information about Winterscheid as a candidate for the city council of Bergisch Gladbach. It's possible that she is a local or recent candidate without a significant online or media presence yet. However, her mother is a member of the association Bergisch Gladbach for Democracy and Diversity, and Winterscheid has expressed a desire to feel like she's made a difference later on.
In her own words, Winterscheid believes that change can only happen if one stands up and dares to speak out. She hopes that The Left will enter the city council and get more votes than the AfD, and that together, they can work towards a more inclusive and tolerant Bergisch Gladbach.
- Iwona Winterscheid, a healing educator advocating for education-and-self-development and personal-growth, aims to use her political platform to address issues such as affordable and social housing, youth work, and promoting diversity and inclusion in Bergisch Gladbach, but has expressed concerns about war-and-conflicts, particularly the joint vote of the CDU with the AfD.
- Winterscheid's prospective career in politics stems from her growing disillusionment with other parties and their social policies, and she has declared her candidacy for the Hand-Ost electoral district, intent on being a voice for marginalized individuals in the city.
- In general-news reports, Winterscheid has shown a deep concern for social justice and tolerance, pledging to safeguard and expand the Q1 youth centre, a priority for crime-and-justice issues in the community.
- Despite being relatively new to the political arena, Winterscheid remains dedicated to effecting change, hoping that, through her efforts with The Left party, she can help create a more tolerant and inclusive Bergisch Gladbach, even as she continues her pursuit of personal growth and professional career-development.
