As Planegg prepares for its local elections, incumbent mayor Hermann Nafziger (CSU) faces five challengers who share similar views on critical local issues. In the only public debate held, which attracted around 300 attendees, the candidates discussed their positions on topics such as local transportation, housing, citizen participation, climate change, and energy policy. However, the audience found it challenging to identify any significant differences in their platforms. The debate format allowed each candidate only two minutes to respond to questions, resulting in a rapid-fire exchange that limited the depth of discussion. This approach did not foster a meaningful dialogue among the candidates, leading to a rather superficial engagement on pressing community issues. By cutting short the opportunity for extended discourse, the debate might have left voters with an unclear picture of their choices. With the municipal election just a week away, the lack of distinct policy differences raises questions about voter engagement and the overall competitiveness of the election. As the candidates prepare for the final stretch, it remains to be seen whether voters will rally behind any particular platform or if they will choose continuity with the incumbent mayor.