Cantonal referendum on "Loan commitment for the restoration work in Einsiedeln Abbey"

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Cantonal referendum
“Commitment credit of CHF 8,000,000 for the 2013–2022 restoration work in Einsiedeln Abbey”
Result: Accepted
General
Canton: Schwyz
Date: 23rd September 2012
Trigger: Mandatory referendum
(financial referendum )
Ballot
Eligible to vote: 99,066
Received: 45,080
Empty: 458
Invalid: 3
Valid: 44,619
Recommendation of the Cantonal Council
Yes: 81
No: 1
result
Yes: 27,175 (60.9%)
No: 17,444 (39.1%)
Yes votes by district
map

The cantonal referendum “Loan commitment to the restoration work in Einsiedeln Abbey” (full official title: “Credit of CHF 8,000,000.00 to restoration work 2013-2022 in Einsiedeln Abbey” ) was a referendum in the Swiss canton of Schwyz , which took place on 23. September 2012 took place. The content of the vote was the approval of a commitment loan to share the costs of the restoration work at Einsiedeln Abbey .

Background and content

As early as 2001, a loan of 8 million to help finance the restoration work at Einsiedeln Abbey was accepted by the canton in a referendum. These funds were used up by the end of 2012. For the rest of the restoration work until 2022, costs of a further 63.5 million francs were calculated in 2012. Of this amount, 32 million Swiss francs were recognized for work for restoration measures that preserve value from an art-historical point of view. For monuments of national importance, 25% of these costs are usually borne by the canton. This results in another 8 million, which according to the cantonal constitution is subject to a mandatory referendum as a financial referendum .

Cost point total cost Subsidy
eligible
amount 		Cantonal contribution
(25%)
Klosterplatz 10,400,000.- 10,400,000.- 2,600,000.-
Facades and roofs 5,600,000.- 5,600,000.- 1'400'000.-
Economic buildings, surrounding works, historical interiors 32,900,000.- 16,000,000.- 4,000,000.-
Technical facilities, utility rooms (e.g. kitchen), gyms, sports fields 14,600,000.- 0.- 0.-
Total (4) 63,500,000.- 32,000,000.- 8,000,000.-

Voting result

The initiative was accepted by all Schwyz districts . In the affected district of Einsiedeln , the acceptance rate was highest at 73.65%. On average for the cantons, with a turnout of 45.5%, the votes were 60.9% yes.

Office Voting participation Yes (number) No (number) Yes (percent) No (percent)
Einsiedeln   48.1% 3575 1279 73.65% 26.35%
Gersau   48.3% 406 301 57.43% 42.57%
Yards   46.6% 5104 3030 62.75% 37.25%
Küssnacht   46.7% 2460 1266 66.02% 33.98%
March   40.7% 6003 4393 57.74% 42.26%
Schwyz   47.3% 9627 7175 57.30% 42.70%
Total (6) 45.5% 27175 17444 60.90% 39.10%

Voting template

1. The government council is granted a commitment loan of CHF 8,000,000 for a contribution to the restoration work 2013–2022 in Einsiedeln Abbey.

2. The canton contribution is to be paid in at least ten annual installments, taking into account the progress of the work, at the expense of the investment calculation.

3. This resolution is subject to the referendum in accordance with Section 30 (2) of the cantonal constitution.

4. The government council is charged with the execution.

See also

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