Future for Triberg: Mayoral candidate Sven Ketterer in focus!

Future for Triberg: Mayoral candidate Sven Ketterer in focus!

The mayoral election will take place in Triberg on November 9, 2025 and all eyes are on Sven Ketterer, who is running as a non-party candidate. The 40-year-old, who was born and raised in Triberg, tops the list on the ballot. His vision for the city includes sustainable and future-proof development that should be financed without tax increases. He relies on solid financial flexibility in order to be able to implement the necessary measures. As Schwarzwälder Bote reports, Ketterer's focus is on various priorities such as energy Renovation of urban buildings and the expansion of renewable energies to relieve the burden on the environment and support future generations.

What makes Ketterer a promising candidate? Not only does he have the necessary experience as a city architect, but he is also deeply rooted in the community. The father of four children is an active member of several clubs, including the TV Triberg handball club and the city and spa band. This connection with the community is important to him because he sees strengthening volunteer work and clubs as an essential task for the future development of Triberg, Gremmelsbach and Nußbach. On his website, Ketterer explains: “I will listen, take people's concerns seriously and find solutions together” Sven Ketterer.

Sustainable urban development in focus

Ketterer pays particular attention to the infrastructure. The maintenance of roads, paths and public facilities is a high priority in his plans. “It’s about setting the course for comprehensive urban redevelopment that not only brings modern solutions but is also financially viable,” continued Ketterer. He sees savings opportunities, for example, in the digitalization of administration, which not only increases efficiency but can also reduce costs in the long term. The essential question remains: How can these visionary projects be implemented without endangering the financial basis?

Ketterer also pursues a clear strategy for education and support. Here he sees a need for medium-term investment to ensure and improve the quality of schools and childcare facilities. “A good education is not only important for the younger generation, it is the basis for a prosperous city,” emphasizes Ketterer.

A look into the future

The candidate's vision for Triberg over the next eight years is clear: a city that is not only managed, but actively shaped. “I want a municipality that is financially solid, has a modern administration and can offer young people and older people a high quality of life,” says Ketterer. This also includes promoting local trade and tourism to strengthen the city's economic base.

With his combination of understanding of craftsmanship, leadership experience and administrative skills, Sven Ketterer knows what challenges could await him in Tribute. After his time in the Bundeswehr and his return home, he decided to play an active role in shaping the future of his city. On November 9th, citizens will have the opportunity to make a decision that can set the course for the future.

For anyone who is curious about Ketterer's ideas and views, it is worth visiting his website sven-ketterer.de to find out more about his plans for Triberg. At the same time, you should also take a look at the city's cultural offerings - from Liège, for example, you can learn a lot about tourism and urban development. It remains exciting to see how the political landscape will develop before the elections and what impulses Sven Ketterer may be able to provide.