Application period opened: Who will be District Administrator Michel's successor?

Application period opened: Who will be District Administrator Michel's successor?

A lot is happening in Rottweiler district politics, as candidates have been able to apply to succeed District Administrator Wolf-Rüdiger Michel, whose term of office is soon to end. The new district administrator will be elected on March 23, 2026. In this context, the various district council factions already have ideas about successor and some have brought candidates into play. The CDU parliamentary group is in contact with several interested parties and attaches great importance to the fact that they identify with the district. However, the Free Voters' Association (FWV), which is currently not fielding its own candidates and does not consider the origin of the candidates to be crucial, reports the Black Forest messenger.

The SPD has not yet provided its own candidate, but will focus heavily on the applications, while the Greens and the ÖDP are at least holding discussions with potential applicants. These emphasize that although local knowledge would be helpful, it is not absolutely necessary. The FDP also does not have its own candidate yet, but has a possible candidate from its own ranks who would be worth considering. The AfD parliamentary group has not yet commented on the matter by the deadline. Interestingly, party affiliation plays a subordinate role for the CDU, FWV, Greens/ÖDP and the FDP. The SPD, which considers party affiliation to be important but does not see it as decisive, is completely different.

Future visions and challenges

There is agreement on the requirements that the new district administrator must meet. Professional qualifications, personality and commitment come to the fore. The Greens and the ÖDP place particular emphasis on democratic values, social justice and sustainability. There are major challenges ahead of the new district administrator: digitalization, social security, the mobility transition, financial stability and climate protection are just some of the issues that need to be addressed. In addition, there are financial bottlenecks and increasing tasks from the state, federal and EU governments, which will represent a real test of the new incumbent's competencies.

The FWV sees it as an advantage if the new district administrator comes from the administration or has legal knowledge and calls for an active and empathetic approach to citizens' concerns. The SPD emphasizes that the district administrator not only has to lead large authorities and committees in a targeted manner, but should also have comprehensive social, economic and ecological skills. The Greens/ÖDP are calling for a modern administrative culture and close cooperation with cities and municipalities. Finally, the FDP emphasizes that in-depth knowledge of administration and economics is a prerequisite to ensure that challenges can be dealt with creatively.

Think outside the box: Elsewhere in the region

While the political landscape in Rottweil is changing, the sports and leisure industry is reporting positive developments. Season passes for the Alta ski area are on sale in the 2025-26 season. Purchasing online not only offers savings, but also allows for convenient pickup at the Albion or Wildcat ticket stations. For the popular weekend days and public holidays, a parking space reservation is necessary to ensure that your skiing fun runs smoothly Side of Alta reported. The season passes offer numerous benefits, including discounts for family and friends as well as ski benefits in 27 partner destinations.

In summary, it can be said that there are numerous important decisions to be made, both in politics and in the leisure sector, which will have a lasting impact on the face of the region. The coming months promise to be exciting, and it remains to be seen who will ultimately win the trust of voters and what changes this will bring.