Enccounter the contenders vying for the mayoral position
Weather, Germany is gearing up for its upcoming mayoral election on Sunday, September 14. Several candidates have thrown their hats in the ring, each with unique backgrounds and visions for the city's future.
Among the contenders is Frank Hasenberg, the current mayor who has served nearly 18 years in the role. Hasenberg, running for the SPD, views his job as a "great fulfillment" and feels a strong responsibility for the city, expressing a strong desire to shape its future.
Hans-Günther Draht, a 67-year-old former bookstore owner from the Bismarck quarter, is running as an independent candidate. Draht is eager to bring his experience and appreciation for maximum freedom to the mayoral position.
Georg Constantin, a 46-year-old plant mechanic, is running for the Left Party. Constantin also values freedom and is eager to contribute to the city's development.
Jessica Rausch, hailing from Herdecke and the head of the department for schools, culture, and sports, is running for the CDU. Rausch wants to utilise her experience to benefit the city of Weather in the future.
Karen Buchholz, the mayoral candidate for the Free Voters, aims to "fight for a lean, citizen-friendly, and digital administration."
The candidates will have the opportunity to present their visions and answer questions at a candidate forum on Tuesday, September 2, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the city hall, Kaiserstraße 120. The moderators for the event will be editorial director Max Kölsch and journalist Klaus Görzel. Admission for the forum is at 6:00 PM, and there is no need to register.
With the election just around the corner, Weather residents are eager to learn more about the candidates and their plans for the city's future. For those interested in delving deeper into the candidates' policy positions, issues they focus on, and personal characteristics, local election materials, campaign websites, or municipal government pages would likely be the best sources of information.
