Sonthofen's Mayor Christian Wilhelm Will become the new district administrator!

Sonthofen's Mayor Christian Wilhelm Will become the new district administrator!

The free voters in the Oberallgäu district have nominated their candidates for the district election in 2026: Christian Wilhelm, the current mayor of Sonthofen, will apply for the office of the district administrator. This was made by Merkur reported. The official nomination will take place in the next week, and it is expected that its candidacy is expected by many supporters, including Dr. Philipp Prestel, the group leader of the Free Voters, is celebrated. Wilhelm has many years of local political experience and would like to compete as an independent candidate to promote cross -party cooperation.

Christian Wilhelm, who is 51 years old, married and has two children, has been holding the office of the first mayor in Sonthofen since 2014. In addition to his political role, he is active in various committees, including chairman of the Supervisory Board of Allgäuer Kraftwerke GmbH and deputy chairman of the supervisory board of the social economic plant of the district of Oberallgäu. He wants to incorporate these experiences into his campaign.

core topics of the candidacy

Wilhelm has already outlined some central topics for his candidacy. He would like to increase the proximity to the citizen in the administration, drive the expansion of mobility in rural areas and create family -friendly living conditions. It is also important to him to strengthen the middle class and appreciate the volunteering. All of this should be accessible through a transparent and solution -oriented policy.

The area of building policy is also particularly important to him. Wilhelm calls for reforms to create a simpler and more climate -friendly building law. He not only wants to promote sustainable building, but also facilitate housing in the region. This position underlines his approach to focusing on the interests of the citizens in the center and looking for pragmatic solutions.

competition in the district council election

With his Convention, Wilhelm stands out from the competition, including the Greens, who have already nominated Christina Mader as a candidate. The CSU also faces the challenge of naming its own candidate. Favorite in conversation is Thomas Eigstler, the mayor of Wiggensbach. A meeting of the CSU district board is imminent to create clarity.

The local elections in Bavaria will take place on March 8, 2026, with stab, if necessary, on March 22, 2026, such as Donaukurier . The elections concern citizens in 71 counties and 25 independent cities in Bavaria, which will significantly influence the political landscape in the Free State.