After threats of pulling the other People's Party member, Samuel Schmid (a member of the centrist wing), off the council and going into opposition, Blocher was elected on 10 December 2003.
Setelah mengancam anggota Partai Rakyat lain, Samuel Schmid (anggota sayap sentris) di dewan dan akan menjadi oposisi, Blocher terpilih pada tanggal 10 Desember 2003.