Haselwanter-Schneider leaves Innsbruck council to focus on state election

Andrea Haselwanter-Schneider, leader of the List Fritz party, is leaving Innsbruck’s city council to focus on her role as lead candidate in the next Tyrol state election, ORF reported. Architect Patricia Nothegger, who has served as a substitute councillor, will take her seat.

Haselwanter-Schneider said she could not give both roles equal attention. She said she would remain closely involved in Innsbruck politics and pointed to transparency and oversight of city spending, construction projects and staffing decisions as priorities during her time on the council.

Nothegger said she wanted to bring her professional perspective on urban development and quality of life to the role. She called for everyday improvements such as more seating, trees and shaded areas to be considered in planning. Her priorities also include a safe cycling connection to Igls and Vill, and more affordable housing through renovations, the use of vacant properties and thoughtful zoning.

Nothegger said she wants to speak with residents in the city’s districts.