Karen Eßrich: Grötzingen mayor says farewell with heart!

Karen Eßrich: Grötzingen mayor says farewell with heart!

A farewell that touched many hearts was celebrated in picturesque Grötzingen. After more than ten years as mayor, Karen Eßrich has handed over the scepter to her successor Jens Jägle. The celebratory act took place in the Herbert-Schweizer-Haus, accompanied by a colorful supporting program that honored the services of the outgoing mayor. Mayor Dr. In his speech, Frank Mentrup highlighted Eßrich's extraordinary commitment and her “humanity”, which characterized her term of office. In the past decade, Eßrich has achieved significant successes such as the urban development of the town center, the legal regulation on the use of the quarry lake as bathing water and the renovation of the old town hall. In addition, she has created a unique selling point for Grötzingen with the district culture concept reports Karlsruhe.de.

The celebration also included an interesting art performance. Guntram Prochaska created an impressive sculpture live from an acacia trunk - using four chainsaws! This action meant that the guests, who did not want to be afraid of the storm, had to move to the Herbert Schweizer House at short notice. The farewell was musically accompanied by the “Muntere Mutters” choir, which sang a special potpourri under the direction of Daniela Brem-Hohenöcker that was specially tailored to Eßrich. In her emotional words, local councilor Gabriele Vorberg described Eßrich as an “enabler” and presented an impressive ABC of her achievements. Eßrich also reflected on her term of office and warmly thanked the community for their support reports BNN.de.

Transfer of official duties

With Jens Jägle, who was only elected in January, a new era begins for Grötzingen. Mentrup wished him to “set new footprints in Grötzingen”. At his inauguration, he emphasized the importance of content and sustainability in his future work. The local advisory board, of which he is a member, has the task of protecting the interests of the local district, giving suggestions and actively helping to shape them. The tasks of the local advisory board are clearly regulated in the municipal regulations. Representing the interests of the local district to the local council and mayor is particularly important reports Kommunalbrevier.de.

It is an exciting time for Grötzingen, because the mayor now has to represent the mood in the community and can tackle important issues that affect the town. The task of taking citizens' concerns seriously is in the right hands, and residents can look forward to what the coming months will bring.