CSU Grafenau nominates Jonas Höcker as candidate for mayor!

CSU Grafenau nominates Jonas Höcker as candidate for mayor!

On Friday evening, the CSU Grafenau took an important step towards the 2026 local elections. The young graduate in administration Jonas Höcker, only 27 years old, was nominated as mayoral candidate for the upcoming elections with full support. At the nomination event, Höcker was elected unanimously with 100 percent of the vote, which underlines the members' belief in his abilities. The local chairman Florian Kilger was more than satisfied with the decision and described Höcker as the suitable candidate for the challenges of the coming years. The event was a real sign of unity within the party, as the Passauer Neue Presse reports.

Höcker, who will head the city council list, has already presented some key program priorities that, in his opinion, should have a decisive influence on the future of the city. Among these projects, he particularly highlights the construction of the new middle school, the modernization of all-day care and the revitalization of the city center. Another focus is on the sewage treatment plant, which he describes as the city’s “project of the century”. He also plans to make digital administration more citizen-friendly and to strengthen volunteer work. In order to obtain citizens' opinions, a citizen survey is also in the pipeline, which Höcker sees as essential for his politics.

A strong team for Grafenau

With Höcker at the helm, a 20-member city council list was drawn up, which was also approved unanimously. The list is made up of experienced and committed members, all of whom are determined to move Grafenau forward. Here are the first ten places on the city council list:

The nomination found support from important political figures, such as district council president Olaf Heinrich and state parliament member Stefan Ebner, both of whom underlined Höcker's ambitions and the CSU's commitment.

A look at the local elections

The local elections in Bavaria are just around the corner, as they only take place every six years. This gives citizens the opportunity to actively participate in their political representation. Many young politicians, like Höcker, see these elections not only as an opportunity to shape their homeland, but also to take the first step into a long-term political career. It is important to include citizens in the political decision-making processes, which is what Höcker intends to do with his planned citizen survey. These political commitments can strengthen the population's understanding of democracy, as Bayerischer Landeszeitungen highlights.

In summary, the CSU Grafenau is ideally positioned with a powerful team and a clear focus on the challenges ahead. The course is now set for a successful local election.