Falk Sluyterman nominated: SPD relies on experience for district election in 2026

Falk Sluyterman nominated: SPD relies on experience for district election in 2026

In a unanimous decision, the entire executive board of the SPD in the Weilheim-Schongau district has nominated Falk Sluyterman as a candidate for the district election in 2026. This decision was made at a meeting in the Schongau Mint, and Sluyterman thus receives the support of his party colleagues heading into the election, which will take place on March 8, 2026. However, the final confirmation of his candidacy will only be made on November 15, 2023 at the SPD's assembly meeting, as [Augsburger Allgemeine](https://www.augsburger- Allgemeine.de/ammersee/falk-sluyterman-als-spd-wandel-fuer-landratswahl-2026-im-landkreis-weilheim-schongau-nominiert-110444569) reports.

Falk Sluyterman is no stranger to the region. He has been the first mayor of Schongau since 2014 and during this time he has not only proven himself as mayor, but also has the responsibility as parliamentary group leader of the SPD in the district council. With his legal background and experience from the Federal Ministry of Transport, he brings the necessary expertise to tackle the challenges in the district.

Financial challenges in focus

Finance stands out as the main topic Sluyterman wants to tackle. The district currently has debts of up to 100 million euros, and the high district levy represents a significant problem. The SPD district chairman Harald Mansi emphasizes the need to have an experienced district administrator who can overcome these challenges. Sluyterman himself sees his greatest task as solving the district's many financial problems and improving living conditions for all citizens.

A central concern of Sluyterman is overcoming the existing division of the county into three different regions. He wants to create equal living conditions, especially in the areas of schools, social housing, local public transport and health care. He also has an eye on the expansion of the Weilheim municipal housing company into the western district. He is convinced that all projects must be financially viable and relies on timely applications for funding to ensure implementation.

Political decisions

The path to the district administrator election is also exciting in terms of internal political dynamics. Sluyterman has already announced that he will not stand for re-election as mayor of Schongau in 2026. This decision makes room for new impulses while he can fully concentrate on the district election. Ronja Endres, the SPD state chairwoman, was also considered as a possible candidate, but has made it clear that she wants to remain in state politics.

The previous district election in 2020 was suboptimal for the SPD, with only 5.9 percent of the vote, which now represents an important incentive for the upcoming elections. Sluyterman has clear vision and plans to convince voters of his approach. Whether this will be successful remains to be seen, but preparations are well underway and every step is being closely monitored.

The political landscape in the county will continue to evolve in the coming months, and Falk Sluyterman is doing everything he can to set the stage for a successful candidacy. Citizens can be curious to see what ideas and concepts he will bring in to guide the Weilheim-Schongau district through the challenges ahead, as Merkur reports.